Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

(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 Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

any thing at all

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

move towards

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

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From this reading "'Rast is too close-fisted."

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

the act of giving

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading "'Rast is too close-fisted."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

-ing form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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From this reading "'Rast is too close-fisted."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "'Rast is too close-fisted."

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

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

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

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

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

in or at the place that

From this reading Uncle John had suggested serving coffee to the voters at the different polling places, and Kenneth had therefore arranged for a booth at each place, where excellent coffee was served free all day long.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE "RETURNS" FROM FAIRVIEW Election day dawned sunny and bright; but there was a chill in the air that betokened the approach of winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These booths were decorated with Forbes banners and attracted a great deal of comment, as the idea was a distinct innovation in this district.

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From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You wouldn't catch Hopkins giving anything away," remarked one farmer to another.