Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "I ain't nuthun' to the Toners."

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "What are you to the Toners?"

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

the act of breaking something

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

plural of “handful” — a small number or amount

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

be the source of pain

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I ain't nuthun' to the Toners."

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

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

a Scottish church

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "I ain't nuthun' to the Toners."

occurring from time to time

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

above and across; more than

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

a course of conduct

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

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

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

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

From this reading "What are you to the Toners?"

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

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

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

From this reading "What are you to the Toners?"

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

branch out in a twiglike manner

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading Ben's Sudden Sickness--The Spurious Priest--Coristine as Doctor--Saved by the Detective--Anxiety at the Maple--A Pleasant Evening--Sunday Morning and Ben--The Lawyer Rides--Nash and the Dominie Talk Theology on the Road--At the Talfourds--Miss Du Plessis the Real--The False Meets Mr. Rawdon--Mr. Terry and Wilkinson at the Kirk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What is the matter with Ben?" asked Coristine, as they single-filed along the narrow path by the river.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you to the Toners?"

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading "He's tumbled down over some grindstones, and hurt himself, and fainted right away," replied the youthful Tommy, pulling up handfuls of tall grass and breaking an occasional twig from a bush as he stumbled along.