Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading His fiery spirit influenced his commonest acts.

how long something has existed

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

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

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

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

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

someone who provides food and service (as for a party)

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Tobe was the opposite pole in character to Uncle Sheba.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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From this reading His fiery spirit influenced his commonest acts.

involving controversy

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

divisible by two

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading His fiery spirit influenced his commonest acts.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading His fiery spirit influenced his commonest acts.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Tobe was the opposite pole in character to Uncle Sheba.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Tobe was the opposite pole in character to Uncle Sheba.

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From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

in the recent past

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

precisely, exactly

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

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From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading His fiery spirit influenced his commonest acts.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an energy about the old caterer which defied age and summer heat.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

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

From this reading Tobe was the opposite pole in character to Uncle Sheba.

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

From this reading UNCLE SHEBA SAT UPON Old Tobe, keeper of the "rasteran," may have been right in saying that Uncle Sheba had backslidden as far as he could slide, remembering the limitations of a life like his, but circumstances had recently occurred which brought his church relations to a crisis.

a Caucasian

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Even his white wool always seemed bristling aggressively and controversially.