Chapter XVII

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

the state of being absent

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

later than; following

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

anew

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

(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 I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

in addition

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

extreme mental distress

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

react verbally

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

brought into existence

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

a youthful male person

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was more your doing than mine, mother."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

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

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading COMFORT.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading But it was more your doing than mine, mother."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

at any time

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

roused to anger

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But it was more your doing than mine, mother."

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

attach to a support

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

and nothing more

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading I believe that I should have gone mad, after seeing the people come with father's coffin, if I had been left in the house, to hear, and think of all that they were doing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

at the time that

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

hope for; have a wish

From this reading My mother, in her first great shock and anguish, had called me a wicked boy, and said that I never ought to have been born; and I could only answer-- "Oh, how much I wish I had never been!

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

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

From this reading When I came to know what I had done, through shameful levity, and heedlessness, and selfish triumph and greedy ways--for that crab had much to do with it--also through laziness, and, self-conceit, and the absence of humble gratitude--which would have taught me to fall on my knees, instead of skipping up like a bubble--for many hours I lay and groaned, and was much more likely to sink into the earth, than ever to mount into the air again.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But it was more your doing than mine, mother."