Chapter XI

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

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

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

intentionally conceived

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She would stick--stick to the end, he felt.

an opposing military force

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

plural of “faith” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She would stick--stick to the end, he felt.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

held dear

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

and nothing more

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

in an open way

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

in a robust manner

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

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

From this reading She would stick--stick to the end, he felt.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading She would stick--stick to the end, he felt.

not in physical motion

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

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

From this reading Love makes one sensitive--sensitive to fleeting shadows that others never see, to secret hopes and faiths that others never know.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

still full

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

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

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

at the time that

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick had not been long home before he began to understand that Sabinsport, hammering at her war tasks like a Vulcan, hating her enemy as robustly and openly as any primitive deity, still was restless in heart, dissatisfied with the war, untouched by its loftiest aims and hopes.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is only when one loves a town as Richard Ingraham loved Sabinsport that one is conscious of the currents of unrest, of groping, of joy and of grief that fluctuate through it as truly as they fluctuate through the soul of man or woman.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.

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

From this reading Something more in experience must come to Sabinsport, thought Dick; and he sometimes wondered if it would have to be a baptism of blood.