Chapter IX

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

in the past

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “You read and see, my son,” answered Mr Morgan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

brought into existence

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

an Old Testament book consisting of reflections on the vanity of human life; is traditionally attributed to Solomon but probably was written about 250 BC

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

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

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

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From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

characteristic of humanity

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

ten 10s

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “You read and see, my son,” answered Mr Morgan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

and nothing more

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

in an open way

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “You read and see, my son,” answered Mr Morgan.

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

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “You read and see, my son,” answered Mr Morgan.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

possessive form of “shelley” — English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

a state of social isolation

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

a male human offspring

From this reading “You read and see, my son,” answered Mr Morgan.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

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

From this reading MR TORRANCE THE CHEERFUL MAN Mr Torrance openly objected to Ann’s epitaph for David Morgan, preferring his own choice of one from Shelley’s “Mont Blanc”:

being unoccupied

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

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

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

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

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “And what were thou, and earth, and stars, and sea, If to the human mind’s imaginings Silence and solitude were vacancy?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”

a late time of life

From this reading “But” said Mr Morgan, “Shelley was born only a hundred years ago, and died at thirty, I think that in the matter of mountains an older man is better.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “But, father,” said Roland, “how do you know that Jeremiah was not drowned at thirty with a copy of ‘Ecclesiastes’ clasped to his bosom?”