Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

at or in the front

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

serving or used in place of another

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

for the reason that

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

terminate

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

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

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

the act of closing something

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

any strong feeling

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

divisible by two

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

yet to be or coming

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

someone who plays the harp

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

in a heated manner

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

cause to move by striking

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

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From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

the force of workers available

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

above and across; more than

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

having the piquant burning taste of peppers

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

a tremulous sound

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

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From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

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

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

hard to endure

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

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

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

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

From this reading Into the minds of the majority stole a sense, vague and indefinable it is true, that a tragic impasse was closing on a situation over which had flashed a rainbow gleam of possible solution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ahead lay the future with its sinister shadows--darker because of the alternative they had glimpsed in its passing.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Even the peppery Opdyke did not venture to break heatedly in on the pause that followed those regretful words.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."

a late time of life

From this reading Old Jim Rowlett came to his feet, and drew his thin shoulders back--shoulders that had been broad and strong enough to support heavy burdens through trying years.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Mr. Thornton," he said, and the aged voice held a quaver of emotion which men were not accustomed to hearing it carry, "I wants ter talk with ye with ther severe freedom of an' old man counsellin' a young 'un--an' hit hain't ergoin' ter be in ther manner of a Doane argyfyin' with a Harper so much es of a father advisin' with a son."