Chapter XXII

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

later than; following

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

from appearances alone

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

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

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

destitute of blood or apparently so

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

having or revealing keen insight and good judgment

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

fall loosely

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

set up or found

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

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

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

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

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

take up or begin anew

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

cause friction

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

a harsh noise made by scraping

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

evident without proof or argument

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

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

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

superlative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

not requested or sought

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

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

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading After a spell of this sort of contemplation the dog would as suddenly resume his insanity, apparently having concluded that his looking up there was in vain.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading This was occasioned by the strange behavior of the dogs at various times.

precisely as stated

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

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

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

at the time that

From this reading NOW it was at this evil time, when the meagre, weak and bloodless misery of the dogs had reached its depth, and the burden upon them of the unasked-for means for their salvation was heaviest; and the fleas had reached the limit of their biggest and tightest expansibility, that a vague terror took possession of the fleas.

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

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading DOGS COMING TO THEIR SENSES.—A VERY SLOW PROCESS.—MARVELLOUSLY LEATHER-HEADED ECONOMIC REASONING, WHICH SHOWS THAT WORKING DOGS ARE ALMOST AS PIG-HEADED AS LABORING HUMANS, IN DISCERNING SELF-EVIDENT FACTS.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sometimes a dog, right in the midst of his very insanest scratching for food, would flop suddenly down in the gutter and look up to heaven, and sigh and scratch his head as though he had a dark problem on his mind, the solution of which might be found up there.