Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

liable to account for one's actions

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading VICTORY AND DEFEAT.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading VICTORY AND DEFEAT.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

a man of refinement

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

engage in

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

not any; not one

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

and nothing more

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

the act of punishing

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

in the direction of

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading VICTORY AND DEFEAT.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

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

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

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

From this reading Every now and then during that winter Bert had bitter proof of his enemy's unrelenting hate.

-ing form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

From this reading By some process of reasoning, intelligible only to himself, he held Bert accountable for the whipping he had received, and lost no opportunity of wreaking his vengeance upon him.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading It seemed as though there were no limit to Rod's ingenuity in devising ways of annoying him, and many a hot tear did he succeed in wringing from him.

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

From this reading As may be easily imagined, Dr. Johnston's severe punishment of Rod Graham for having taken upon himself the part of an informer did not tend to make that young gentleman any more pleasant in his bearing toward Bert.