Chapter IX

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

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

(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 But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

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

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

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

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

surprising greatly

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

very lively and profitable

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

the first light of day

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

having the place or position changed

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

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

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

the literary culture

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

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

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

become active

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

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

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the expression was an appropriate one, considering all the astonishing sights the old store was to look upon that day.

-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading THE booming of distant cannon had been sounding at intervals since midnight, ushering in the Fourth, but Bowser, although disturbed in his slumbers by each reverberation, did not rouse himself to any personal demonstration until dawn.

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

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

accept gladly

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

at the time that

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Then his patriotism manifested itself in a noisy tattoo with a hammer, as he made the front of his store gay with bunting, and nailed the word _Welcome_ over the door, in gigantic letters of red, white, and blue.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading When he was done, each window wore a bristling eyebrow of stiff little flags, that gave the store an air of mild surprise.

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

From this reading The effect was wholly unintentional on Bowser's part, and, unconscious of the likeness to human eyes he had given his windows, he gazed at his work with deep satisfaction.