Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

(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 As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

Having no one else present.

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

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

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

for the reason that

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

terminate

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

a female human offspring

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

the first light of day

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

in a serious manner

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

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

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

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

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

ten 10s

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

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

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

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

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

the fur of an otter

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

by chance

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

not in physical motion

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At any rate, on the morning in question, long before the break of dawn, he was seated in his little room alone, musing; and indeed his thoughts gave him much food for reflection.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

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

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

precisely as stated

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

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

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

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

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

during the time that

From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Its scene was a secret chamber hollowed in the thickness of the temple wall, and the _dramatis personae_ consisted of Nam, the high priest, Soa, Juanna’s servant, and Saga, wife of the Snake.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading As has been said, he was a very aged man, and whatever may have been his faults, at least he was earnestly desirous of carrying on the worship of the gods according to the strict letter of the customs which had descended to him from his forefathers, and which he himself had followed all his life.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Nam was an early riser, perhaps because his conscience would not allow him to sleep, or because on this occasion he had business of importance to attend to.

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 FATHER AND DAUGHTER While Leonard and Otter spoke thus in their amazement, had they but known it, a still more interesting conversation was being carried on some three hundred yards away.