Chapter XV

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

serving as an essential component

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

a boy or man

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

completeness over a broad scope

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

communication between individuals

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

in a literal sense

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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 The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE READING OF THE WILL.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

above and across; more than

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE READING OF THE WILL.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading THE READING OF THE WILL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

precisely as stated

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

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

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

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

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

at the time that

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

which person or people

From this reading He was not the pet or plaything of the old man, who had remorselessly sentenced him to as complete a separation as was possible from his sister.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE READING OF THE WILL.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But, nevertheless, Jock had grown up literally at his father’s feet, and the world became suddenly very vacant and strange to him when the familiar figure was withdrawn.

but in spite of that

From this reading The little fellow did not understand life without this central point of stability and power in it; he had been used to the old man’s presence, to the half-comprehended talks which went on over his head, and to the background of that mysterious aged life filled with so many things beyond Jock’s understanding, which yet afforded depth and fullness to his strange perceptions of the mysterious world.

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

From this reading Little Jock Trevor had never been a favorite with his father; there had been between them nothing of the caressing intercourse which generally exists between a very old father and a young child.