Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

later than; following

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

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From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I know it," replied John freely, as if awaking at last.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It is all right for the back to bear its burden, but I don't think there should have been any sore!"

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

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

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

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

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

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

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

From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

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From this reading "Well, each of us has his troubles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes I have likened the human race to a caravan of camels crossing a desert--each with sore on his hump and each with his load so placed as to rub that sore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You are not like yourself to-day," said the parson reproachfully after silence had come on again.