Chapter VI

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

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

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

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

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

greatly pleased

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

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From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

in a good-natured manner

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

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

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

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

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

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

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

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

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

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From this reading MAJ.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

come together

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

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

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

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

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

the local environment

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

express in words

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

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

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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

From this reading BUELL HAMPTON, editor and proprietor of the Patriot, called at the bank one morning and was introduced to Hugh by Captain Osborn.

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

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

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

From this reading The captain and I were both for humanity during the late unpleasantness, acting our parts, however, in different ways; and now we are neighbors and friends, both believing in the same government and respecting the same flag, although I must say we offer up our devotions at different political shrines.”

at the time that

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”

which person or people

From this reading “I am indeed delighted,” said the major, as he extended his hand, “to meet any one who is Captain Osborn’s friend.

an affirmative

From this reading The major laughed good-naturedly, when Captain Osborn said, “Yes, we believe in the same government, but we have different professions of faith.”