Chapter X

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

(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 A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

every person

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

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

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

plural of “honk” — the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He came to be known as the Irish giant of the hill country.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

an act of honor or courteous recognition

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

propose a toast to

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

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

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid

From this reading He traveled much in the secret service from Lebanon to Plainfield and Providence, which was a part of the turnpike road to Norwich.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

precisely as stated

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

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

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

which person or people

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

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

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading He was, as we have said, a giant in form, and his usual salutation――“The top of the morning to everybody,” or “The top of the morning to everybody on this green earth”――won the hearts of people, and as much by the tone in which it was spoken as by the whole-hearted expression itself.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The children and dogs seemed to know him, and the very geese along the way to salute him with honks of wonder quite uncommon.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A MAN WITH A CANE――“OFF WITH YOUR HAT” Dennis O’Hay, who had created for the cause the alarm-post in the cedars, learned all the ways and byways of the Connecticut colonies, and the ways leading to and out of Boston.