Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

later than; following

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was "something in the air" which whispered danger.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

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

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

third-person singular of “assign” — give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

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

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There was "something in the air" which whispered danger.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

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

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

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

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

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

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

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

From this reading There was "something in the air" which whispered danger.

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was "something in the air" which whispered danger.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Then he stopped as abruptly as if stricken by a thunderbolt.

before a time limit expires

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

in the direction of

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

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

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

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

From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL One of the most convincing evidences of a Power beyond our comprehension, governing and directing everything for the best, is the marvelous degree to which the different faculties of our nature can be trained.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading There was "something in the air" which whispered danger.

which person or people

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

belonging to which person

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.

but in spite of that

From this reading There is a skill which cannot be explained or understood by him who attains it; and, interwoven through the five senses which science assigns to us, seems to be a sixth not yet understood, of whose wonderful functions every one of us has seen proof.

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

From this reading The Shawanoe warrior, after parting with his companion, walked leisurely toward the tree behind which the young Kentuckian was hiding, until about twenty yards separated them.