Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

quickly and without warning

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

later than; following

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

anew

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

Having no one else present.

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

be appropriate or necessary

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

without stop or interruption

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

fill with distaste

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

to a considerable degree

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

-ing form of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

a particular point in time

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

the state that precedes vomiting

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

not any; not one

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

on one occasion

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

and nothing more

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

above and across; more than

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

a course of conduct

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

be seated

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

a special situation

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

in the direction of

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading During the remainder of the day, after Mr. Keelevin had left him, Claud continued to sit alone, and took no heed of any thing that occurred around him.--Dinner was placed on the table at the usual hour; but he did not join Walter.

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

in or at the place that

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Claud left his elbow-chair, and walked slowly and heavily up the path which led to the bench he had constructed on the rising ground, where he was so often in the practice of contemplating the lands of his forefathers; and on gaining the brow of the hill, he halted, and once more surveyed the scene.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For a moment it would seem that a glow of satisfaction passed over his heart; but it was only a hectical flush, instantly succeeded by the nausea of moral disgust; and he turned abruptly round, and seated himself with his back towards the view which had afforded him so much pleasure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading To this sage observation the grey-haired penitent made no reply; and Walter finished his meal without attempting to draw him again into conversation.

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From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

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

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’

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From this reading ‘I won’er, father,’ said the natural, as he was hewing at the joint, ‘that ye’re no for ony dinner the day; for ye ken if a’ the folk in the world were to die but only ae man, it would behove that man to hae his dinner.’