Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

later than; following

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

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

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

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From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

expel from a country

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

not prudent or wise

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

impossible to repress or control

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

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

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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 THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

on one occasion

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

third-person singular of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

with the least delay

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.

French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

From this reading --Voltaire.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

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

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

which person or people

From this reading THE END OF EXILE "Every one goes astray, and the least imprudent is he who repents soonest."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But as the boat approached Cincinnati, the places, the persons and the incidents of his childhood world began to present themselves to his consciousness.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The steamer on which Corson embarked after his overland journey from New York City to Pittsburg, had descended the Ohio almost as far as Cincinnati, before other thoughts than those which were concerned with Pepeeta and his spiritual regeneration could awaken any interest in his mind.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading An irrepressible longing to look once more upon the place of his birth and the friends of his youth took possession of his mind.