Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

(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 Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

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

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

every person

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

your parents

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

the act of departing

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

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

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

and nothing more

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

engage in

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

obtain a patent for

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

a special situation

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

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

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading “Looks just like he used to sellin’ patent medicine,” says Mr. Atkins.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, the band played quite a lot and then Kinderhook got up and made a speech about how much he liked our town and all of us, and how he aimed to live there always and wanted to see everybody comfortable and prosperous.

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

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

at the time that

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

a Caucasian

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The band was playing when we got there, and the crowds were packed about the grand-stand, and Kinderhook was sitting up there with his silk hat on and the red, white, and blue churn on a table draped with bunting.

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

From this reading He mentioned how he had intended to keep all the stock in his company, but how he had got to like us so well he was going to let go of a lot of it, and then the company would really be a town affair, owned by the citizens.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He told us how prosperous it was going to make the town, and how the town was going to grow and all that sort of thing, and you could fairly see folks’ mouths water.