Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

in actual fact

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

a cherished desire

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But never were they wandering minstrels.

prepared by cutting

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

divisible by two

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

past form of “fete” — have a celebration

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

plural of “hobo” — a vagrant

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

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

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

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

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

the common people generally

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading But never were they wandering minstrels.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never were they wandering minstrels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

not responding to some influence or stimulus

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

migratory

From this reading But never were they wandering minstrels.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

which person or people

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes they were feted adventurers who were credited with having tramped over most of the globe.

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

From this reading Sometimes they were hoboes on whom straggly women shut farm-house doors.

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

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Most people do not know why they do things--not even you and I invariably know, though of course we are superior to the unresponsive masses.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Father went on believing that he intended to play the mouth-organ and entertain the poor, but actually he depended on his wood-chopping arm, and every cord he chopped gave him a ruddier flush of youth, a warmer flush of ambition.