Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

later than; following

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

(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 I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

in addition

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

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From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

having lost your job

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

in an effectual manner

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

having lost your job

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

set up or found

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

be the source of pain

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

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

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

and nothing more

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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 As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

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

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

not any; not one

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

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

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

and nothing more

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

above and across; more than

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

plural of “squatter” — someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

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

From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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From this reading Thousandacres had been shot in his chair, by one of the rifles first discharged that night.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

an Apocryphal book that was a popular novel for several centuries

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

having passed out of existence

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

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

From this reading It is quite probable that this hurt of Tobit's and the fate of his father, was the reason we received no more annoyance that night from the squatters, who had all vanished from the clearing so effectually, including most of the females and all the children, that no traces of their place of retreat were to be found next morning.

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

From this reading As it turned out, he was the only one that we could ascertain was hurt; though there was a report, to which many persons gave credence, that Tobit had a leg broken, also, and that he remained a cripple for life.

which person or people

From this reading I am inclined to believe this report may have been true; for Jaap told me, after all was over, that he let fly on a man who had just fired on himself, and who certainly fell, and was borne off limping, by two of his companions.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.

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From this reading "With woful measures, wan despair-- Low, sullen sounds his grief beguil'd, A solemn, strange, and mingled air; 'Twas sad by fits, by starts 'twas wild."--Collins.