used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
at or in the front
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
anarchistnounUS /ˈænərkɪst/
an advocate of anarchism
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
any thing at all
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
bristleverbUS /ˈbrɪsəl/
be in a state of movement or action
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
the specified day of the month
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
DwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
Eddie
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From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
Eddie's
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From this reading That is Eddie's way.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
divisible by two
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
Heidelberg
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From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
occurring by chance
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
engage in
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
make reference to
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
not any; not one
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
the possibility of future success
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
on the contrary
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
silvered
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From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
not in physical motion
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
transgressedverbUS /trænzˈɡrest/
past form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading _Author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Lucky Piece," etc_.
vari-colored
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From this reading No date, for him, is too far ahead to begin to plan anything that has vari-colored flies in it, and tents, and the prospect of the campfire smell.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That is Eddie's way.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
at the time that
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very mention of these things will make his hair bristle up (rather straight, still hair it is and silvered over with premature wisdom) and put a new glare into his spectacles (rather wide, round spectacles they are) until he looks even more like an anarchist than usual--more indeed than in the old Heidelberg days, when, as a matter of truth, he is a gentle soul; sometimes, when he has transgressed, or thinks he has, almost humble.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Come, shape your plans where the fire is bright,_ _And the shimmering glasses are--_ _When the woods are white in the winter's night,_ _Under the northern star._ It was during the holiday week that Eddie proposed the matter.
