Chapter II

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

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

anew

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

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

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

the specified day of the month

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

the act of departing

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

having made preparations

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

expel from a country

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

possessive form of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

the central building block at the top of an arch or vault

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

to a considerable degree

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

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From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

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

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

engage in

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

coated with paint

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

not used up

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

cut with a saw

From this reading I gave him a decent burial, and painted him a headstone, but I never saw Ab again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

a state of social isolation

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

without question

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I was not disposed to make further studies in my chosen calling, and time hung heavily upon my hands.

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

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading SNOOF I passed the remaining weeks of my exile in hermit-like solitude.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Goat’s body was bloated in a way which led me to suspect poison, and, as time goes on, my suspicion becomes stronger, for the end of a wild animal is always a tragedy, and Jagg was unquestionably wild.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I checked off the days upon my calendar with red ink, so that I should not become confused and miss the date of my departure.