Chapter VIII

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

carefully weighed

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

divisible by two

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Levi had seen more of the mason within a few years than Noah.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

hear with intention

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Levi had seen more of the mason within a few years than Noah.

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

From this reading Levi had seen more of the mason within a few years than Noah.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Levi had seen more of the mason within a few years than Noah.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

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

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He believed that he understood Titus Lyon better than Noah did.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

at the time that

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN OVERWHELMING ARGUMENT Levi Bedford had not come to the bridge to interfere with the conversation or to listen to what was said; but as he was returning from the distant fields of the plantation by the creek road, he could not help seeing that a stormy interview was in progress on the bridge.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He considered him capable of violence to his brother when under the influence of liquor, and he deemed it prudent for him to be within call if he was needed.

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

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.

a late time of life

From this reading Noah would have scouted the idea of Titus raising his hand against him, even when he had been drinking; for in former years they had always lived together on the best of terms.