Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

for the reason that

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

regret strongly

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

the quality of being predictable with great confidence

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

a social unit living together

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

a boy or man

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

producing no result or effect

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the quality of not being usable

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

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From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

engage in

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

not any; not one

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading In many respects he is a fine fellow.

normal or sound powers of mind

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

(Old Testament) eldest son of Noah

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He has no liking for cigarette smoking, and he keeps good company and good hours.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

the act of using

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His sons Shem, Ham and Japhet, are great favorites with all of us, and as far as mere respectability goes there is no family in the land that stands higher than his, but the complete obsession of his mind by this International Marine and Zoo Flotation Company of his is entirely beyond my comprehension, and his attempts to explain it to me are futile, because its utter impracticability, and the reasons advanced for its use seem so absurd that I lose my temper before he gets half way through the first page of his prospectus.

done by design

From this reading His moral character is beyond reproach, and I have never caught him in any kind of a wilful deception such as many parents bewail in their offspring, and I know that he has no bad habits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.

the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition

From this reading THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE AND ZOO FLOTATION COMPANY I have never yet been quite able to make up my mind with any degree of definiteness in regard to the sanity of my son Noah.