Chapter XIX

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

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

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

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

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

and nothing more

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

go across or through

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

except for; apart from

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading He did not immediately read it, but carried it with him that he might enjoy it in the greater seclusion of his own domicile.

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From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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From this reading "Dat ole man is er ra'in' an' er ta'in' 'roun' in dyar jes lak sumpin done stung 'im.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

from that time on

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

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

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

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

From this reading Obadiah received Virginia's letter late one afternoon as he was about to return home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.

the words that are spoken

From this reading What took place thereafter is best described in the words of a confidential communication from Serena to Ike.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading OBADIAH "COMES TO" As it is written that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country and in his own house, it is deemed just that such matters as have to do with the coming to pass of Aunt Kate's prediction concerning her brother Obadiah should be duly set forth herein that they may be not suppressed through local jealousy.