1908
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From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
set up or found
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
hard-headed
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From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
as might be expected
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
not any; not one
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
Scribner's
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From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
Stokeman
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From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
substantiatedverbUS /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/
past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
a special situation
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used to maintain, I remember, that there was no apparition or supernatural manifestation, or series of circumstances pointing to such a manifestation, however strongly substantiated they appeared to be, that could not be explained on purely natural grounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He was at that time full of life and of enjoyment of whatever it brought.
in or at the place that
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I remembered him as a hard-headed man without a particle of superstition, if such a thing be possible in a land where we are brought up on superstition, from the bottle.
a late time of life
From this reading I found now that his wild and almost reckless spirits had been tempered by the years which had passed as I should not have believed possible, and that gravity had taken place of the gaiety for which he was then noted.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Charles Scribner's Sons New York, 1908 I had not seen my friend Stokeman since we were at college together, and now naturally we fell to talking of old times.
