used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Noah's brother would hardly have been one amid the surroundings of his former home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
brought into existence
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
copperheadsnounUS /ˈkɑːpərhedz/
plural of “copperhead” — common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
Duncan's
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From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
only a very short time before
From this reading Noah's brother would hardly have been one amid the surroundings of his former home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
how
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From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
engage in
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
NoahnounUS /ˈnoʊə/
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 THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
Noah'snounUS /ˈnoʊəz/
possessive form of “noah” — 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 Noah's brother would hardly have been one amid the surroundings of his former home.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Noah's brother would hardly have been one amid the surroundings of his former home.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
RECRUITINGverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
SecessionistnounUS /sɪˈseʃənɪst/
an advocate of secessionism
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Noah's brother would hardly have been one amid the surroundings of his former home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
at the time that
From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF THE RECRUITING OFFICER Noah Lyon was not glad to see his brother; but this was a new experience to him, for he had always had a fraternal feeling for him, and had done everything in his power for him when he needed assistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was willing to believe that Titus was sincere in his political convictions, though it was impossible for him to understand how he could be a traitor to the Union.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading It was evident that Kentucky whiskey and a feeling of revenge, born of his disappointment over the provisions of Duncan's will, had done more to make him a Secessionist than the workings of his own reason.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the North both of the great parties were united in support of the government, and at his former home Titus would have been almost alone if he had clung to the opinions which now actuated him; for "copperheads" were rare serpents there.
