Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

(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 Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

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

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

severely simple

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

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

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

for the reason that

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

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From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

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

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

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

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

destroyed or killed

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

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

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

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

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

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

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

plural of “irony” — witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

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

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

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

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

a trite or obvious remark

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

first in rank or degree

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

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

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

in a ruthless manner

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

express in words

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

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

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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

From this reading In spite of her austere manner and her philosophical platitude, Sarah was more moved in her heart than she had dared to confess.

(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 "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

at the time that

From this reading LIFE'S IRONIES When he came down to breakfast next morning, Abel heard of Reuben's death from his mother.

which person or people

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

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From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Memory, that great miracle worker, had contrived to produce this illusion; and all Sarah's hard common sense could not prevent her feeling an indignant pity because Reuben's possibilities of happiness had been unfulfilled.

a late time of life

From this reading From the moment that she had heard of Reuben's death--when she had gone over with some of her mourning to offer Molly--she had ceased to think of him as an old man, and her mind had dwelt upon him as one who had been ruthlessly cut off in his prime--as he might have been had the end come some thirty or forty years before.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, you can't tell who's goin' to be the next," she concluded grimly, as she poured the coffee.