Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

extreme mental distress

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

pledged to be married

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading That was the proper way to get through business--conscientiously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a person who is being chased

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

at any time

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a social unit living together

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading That was the proper way to get through business--conscientiously.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

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

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

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

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

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

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

immediately past

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

go away from a place

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a unit of instruction

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

the literary culture

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

the force of workers available

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

on one occasion

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading That was the proper way to get through business--conscientiously.

plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

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

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

from that time on

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That was the proper way to get through business--conscientiously.

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

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

a violent disturbance

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

not returned in kind

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

not meant or adapted for a particular purpose

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

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

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

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

From this reading In this glorious company Andrew Walkingshaw was numbered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That was the proper way to get through business--conscientiously.

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

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

at the time that

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

which person or people

From this reading The backbone of our country is that band of civic heroes who, when turmoil rages and disaster threatens, are the last men to desert the desk.

single because of death of the spouse

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is true, indeed, that he had once tried the alternative policy and chased that cyclone, but he had taken to heart the lesson, and thenceforth closed his ears to disquieting rumors, his eyes to distressing symptoms, and went about his work, if possible, more conscientiously than ever.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading His father might tear up and down the country like a disreputable whirlwind, his widowed relative fume and plot, his sister disgrace the family by an unsuitable engagement, his betrothed leave his affectionate letters unanswered, his own soul writhe in decorous anguish at these calamities, but Casabianca himself was not more faithful to his post than he.