used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
anew
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
cause to be bored
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
remove the dust from
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
opinion or judgment
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
a boy or man
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
Gid
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From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
Gid's
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From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
the act of departing
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
and nothing more
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
premiumnounUS /ˈpriːmiəm/
payment for insurance
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
in the near future
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
not in physical motion
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The part of the statement that bore upon the length of fibre was accepted by the Major, but he laughed at the idea that Gid's care should call for reward.
wheedled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Has he again wheedled you into the belief that he is going to pay you?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
which person or people
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But so good a report was pleasing to him and he told his wife that her denunciation of the old fellow must soon be turned into praise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A neighboring planter, having just returned from New Orleans, told the Major that in the French market he had met Gid, who had informed him that for his cotton he had received a premium above the highest price, in recognition of its length of fibre and the care with which it had been handled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And with cool thoughtfulness she thus replied: "John, is it possible that at this late day you are still permitting that man to fill your eyes with dust?
