Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

(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 Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

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

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

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

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

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

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

at any time

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

a boy or man

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

an established custom

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

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

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

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

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

in motion

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

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From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

not one, and not any

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

by chance

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

inflected form of “pry” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

only a very short time before

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

without speaking

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

make steady

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

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

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

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

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

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

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

at the time that

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

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

From this reading A MODERN STOIC--HIS MODEST OBSCURITY--WHAT RELIGION HAS DONE FOR NIELS--PHILOSOPHIC WAY IN WHICH HE VIEWS DEATH.

which person or people

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Even the facts pertaining to his life that are herein divulged, had to be fairly pried out of him by degrees, and they will doubtless be a revelation to many of his acquaintances when they read this recital.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though casually known to many, he has scarcely been intimate with any.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Of the many who have witnessed Niels pursuing his toilsome way between his home and the Temple--a distance of about a mile--leaning upon his crutch and moving along at a slow but steady gait, perhaps not one has had a definite idea of what a heroic effort it has required for him to walk at all, and how his constant pain has been increased thereby.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Perhaps none of his fellow workers in the temple, who are in the daily habit of gazing upon his sphinx-like countenance as he silently passes among them, ever even dream that he is the best modern example of the stoic that this region has ever known, the physical agony that he suffers being never betrayed by word or facial expression.