Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

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

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "So do," said Ensal.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

freedom from political subjugation or servitude

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

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

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

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

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

the act of giving

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

death of a person

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

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

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

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

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

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 "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

the force of workers available

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

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

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

on one occasion

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

above and across; more than

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

a course of conduct

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

plural of “pathway” — a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So do," said Ensal.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So do," said Ensal.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

in the direction of

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

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

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

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

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.

which person or people

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Before giving my plan, Ensal, I will present the course of reasoning that leads me up to the conclusion that it is the one path to pursue," began Earl.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "The men and women," began Earl, "who moulded the sentiment that led to our emancipation and enfranchisement, who set in motion the influences that have tended toward our general uplift, are fast passing away.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading _The Two Pathways._ The day wore on, and about dusk Earl returned to Ensal's home, and the two at once entered upon the consideration of the grave matter that was to be the subject of their conference.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading I am told that the younger generation now coming into power in the North is not as enthusiastic over the matter of helping us as were their fathers.