Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

feel physical pain

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

later than; following

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

(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 Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

inherent ability

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

befitting a young child

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

set up or found

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

immediately past

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

for more time

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

not any; not one

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

ready to entertain new ideas

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

direct one's attention on something

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

in the near future

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His bones no longer showed an anxiety to burst through his skin.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The tired ache, after a little exertion, was no longer with him.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

forceful exertion

From this reading Phil gloried in the knowledge of returning vigour and in the steadily increasing size and power of his biceps.

characterized by energy and vigor

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

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

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

join together by heating

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

which person or people

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like Man, Like Horse With the passing days, Phil found Sol Hanson a man of rugged simplicity, as full of fun and frolic as a child; a man strong as a lion, an excellent blacksmith and, what was more to Phil's advantage, a kind and unselfish teacher who was willing to impart to his willing pupil--as John Royce Pederstone had been--all he knew of his ancient, noble and virile calling.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Phil, with a natural aptitude and a delight in at last doing work of a practical nature, was soon able to shoe a horse, temper and weld iron, bolt and rivet a gate and mend broken farm implements with considerable skill, much to the open-minded and childlike Hanson's pleasure and astonishment.