Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

later than; following

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

(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 High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

for the reason that

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

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From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

take exception to

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

a man of refinement

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

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

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

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

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

an indefinitely short time

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

and nothing more

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

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From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

a human being

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

an act of narration

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

not in physical motion

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action.

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

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He began pacing the floor, recounting for my benefit the various courtesies he had received since he had lived at the North,--not only from the proprietors of the office, but from every one of its frequenters.

precisely as stated

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

at the time that

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

during the time that

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

which person or people

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And all because he differed with him on a matter of finance.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

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

From this reading _A High Sense of Honor_ While the judge's decision had relieved the colonel of all responsibility so far as Yancey and Cartersville were concerned,--and Yancey would be Cartersville when he was back at the tavern stove,--there was one person it had not satisfied, and that was the colonel himself.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet after all these civilities he had so far forgotten himself as to challenge a friend of his host, a very worthy gentleman, who, although a trifle brusque in his way of putting things, was still an open-hearted man.