Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

not being in a specified place

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

later than; following

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

anew

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

dearly loved

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

to come or go into

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

in a faithful manner

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

for a limitless time

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

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

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

and nothing more

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

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

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

in motion

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

on one occasion

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

of or relating to pedagogy

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

plural of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

the act of rotating as if on an axis

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

an educational institution

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

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

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

from that time on

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

under normal conditions

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading But in the fall Elder Weaver was sufficiently rejuvenated to enter the field again, and after conference he once more set out on his peregrinations.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Dodd" went to school to Amy Kelly faithfully all that summer.

at the time that

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

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

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

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

From this reading He was neither tardy nor absent during the term, and when school was over it seemed to him as though something was gone out of his life; something that he would have liked to keep always.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This gave "Dodd" a change of pedagogic administration on an average once a year; for each village would usually manage to change teachers on the off years, at least, when they didn't change preachers, and so keep up the principle of rotation in office, which is so dear to the average American heart.

a late time of life

From this reading For several years thereafter it was true of him as it is of so many of his kind--he was "just two years in a place, and then forever moving."