used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
in addition
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
blood'snounUS /blʌdz/
possessive form of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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dearly loved
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
at any time
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
and nothing more
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
ORGANSnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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To recall to mind.
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necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
similenoun
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
unceasinglyadverb
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ACTION OF THE BLOOD UPON THE ORGANS.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Always awake, as you may remember, always in motion; his pockets ever full of the materials unceasingly required by the indefatigable builders of that human edifice in which it has pleased God to house your dear little self.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If you wish really to understand what follows now, we must carry on the simile a little further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading A steward not only provides the workmen with materials, but gives them orders as well, and this is part of the blood's business also.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The first time we talked about the Blood, my dear little pupil, I introduced him to you as the steward of your body, and what a steward to be sure!
