Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

later than; following

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

how long something has existed

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

for a short time

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

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From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

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

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

put to death as punishment

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

come to pass

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

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From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading After awhile he became interested in the very miscellaneousness of the assortment.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

above and across; more than

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

by chance

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

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

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

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

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

up to a particular time

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In view of these possibilities, therefore, Billy sat down to the task of examining the papers, which were pretty numerous, such as they were.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

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

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Indeed, even then he deemed the matter one of very little consequence, inasmuch as the papers, whatever they might happen to be, were probably of no legal importance, being of necessity the work of a minor.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

a late time of life

From this reading There might be memoranda there, however, and possibly a will disposing of personal property, which, under the law of Virginia, would be good if executed by a minor over eighteen years of age.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading _Mr. Barksdale, the Younger, Goes upon a Journey._ Not until the next morning did Mr. Billy find time to examine the papers in Ewing's desk.