Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

a feeling of profound love and admiration

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

approval

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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 Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

at any time

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

set up or found

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

let have

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

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

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

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

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

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

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

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

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

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

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

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From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

accept an excuse for

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

contemptibly narrow in outlook

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is so much easier to grant pardon for an injury received than for one given!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

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

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

having intellectual depth

From this reading Serenity sat on his broad, thoughtful brow and in his great, soft eyes.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

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

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.

at the time that

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

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

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Nat Howard and his chums gave him the cold shoulder and wore, in his presence, the air of offended dignity which the small-minded are apt to assume when conscious of being in the wrong or of having committed an injury which the victim has received with credit and the offender has not forgiven.

but in spite of that

From this reading In the days that followed, Edgar's friends found him unusually silent, yet not morose.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Edgar's own friends were more emphatic in their devotion to him than ever--racking their young brains for ways in which to show their loyalty and frequently looking into his face with the expression of soft adoration and trust one sees in the eyes of a faithful dog.