Chapter XV

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

later than; following

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

(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 It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

achieved or reached

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

dearly loved

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

emanating from God

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

the act of giving

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

immediately past

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

held dear

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

grow too large or too mature for

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

the quality of being sacred

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

the quality of being significant

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

a state of acute pain

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

up to a particular time

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

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

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He can wait, as mothers do, till we outgrow our love of toys and come to feel the real sacredness and significance of life.

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

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

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

From this reading Religious offerings, to have value in his sight, must be like the gifts of lovers, not extorted by conscience, but by the divine necessity which finds relief in giving.

which person or people

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Eva's was a nature so desirous of sympathy that whatever dwelt on her mind overflowed first or last into the minds of her friends; and, an evening or two after her visit to the mission home, she told the whole story at her fireside to Dr. Campbell, St. John, and Angie, Bolton, Jim, and Alice, who were all dining with her.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

a late time of life

From this reading The toy which is dear to childhood will be easily surrendered in the nobler years of maturity.

but in spite of that

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It is written, too, that he looked upon and loved the young man who had not yet attained to the generous enthusiasm that is willing to sacrifice _all_ for suffering humanity.