Chapter XXXIX · A New-Made Grave

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

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

(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 His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

loud and persistent outcry from many people

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

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

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

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

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

used to form the superlative

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading His appeal to the better nature of his hearers was having a noticeable effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

carry out

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading He admonished them to give up the idea of taking so-called justice into their hands, and to permit the law of the land to take its course.

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

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN Hugh returned to the street, Captain Osborn was concluding one of the most eloquent speeches of his life.

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

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His hearers listened attentively, and, when he concluded his speech with a stirring and eloquent appeal to them, the comments on every side were those of approval.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Indeed, the wild huzzas and shoutings, which the major had mistaken for the clamoring of the people for his heart’s blood, were, in reality, cheers of approval at Captain Osborn’s words.