Chapter XII

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

Having no one else present.

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

for the reason that

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

a small house with a single story

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

in another and different manner

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

without deviation

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

divisible by two

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

ten 10s

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

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

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

the force of workers available

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

and nothing more

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

laborer who works in a mine

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

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

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

subject to death

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

not any; not one

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

and nothing more

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

above and across; more than

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

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

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

be standing; be upright

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

acceptance of despair

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

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

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

in or at that place or location

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

a special situation

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Seems like there ain't but one mortal thing on this earth I am sure on and that's--Ambrose!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

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

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

at the time that

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

in or at the place that

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

during the time that

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

which person or people

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For Miner, without understanding it, was alone on his high mountain where every man must stand who knows what it is to desire and to surrender.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Because when Miner's fight was over he merely said: "I ain't never been at all certain in my mind that I could love a woman, so more'n likely I've all along been mistaken 'bout Em'ly.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading A LIGHT IN DARKNESS AFTERWARD, when the two men had parted for the night, Miner went directly to his home, and there in his usual methodical fashion undressed and got himself into bed, although all the time his dark face was twisting and working, his mouth dry, while the mind of the man had no knowledge of what his hands were doing.

past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force

From this reading So what does it matter that his mountain was the attic bedroom of a cottage and that the little man who wrestled with the devil stood but five feet two in his stocking feet and weighed only a hundred and five pounds, or even that his "Get thee behind me, Satan," was so differently put?