Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

anew

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

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

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

reserved in advance

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the act of breaking something

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

wanted intensely

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

an ancient region of western Europe that included what is now northern Italy and France and Belgium and part of Germany and the Netherlands

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a young female

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

the act of departing

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

toward home

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

for more time

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

not any; not one

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

on one occasion

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

above and across; more than

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

return to an original state

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

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

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The father told the story of his life at Mason's Corner; first going back to his college days.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

without warning or announcement

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading During the homeward voyage the father and son had an opportunity to become acquainted.

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

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

at the time that

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

which person or people

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE HOME COMING Quincy desired to have his return to America unheralded by items in the newspapers of stories of his wonderful rescue, captivity, and final recovery of his reason, so when he booked for passage on the _Gallia_ he gave the name of Mr. S. Adams, wife and son.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.

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

From this reading He told his son how he had opposed his father's wish that he would become a lawyer and sustain the reputation of the old firm of Sawyer, Crowninshield, and Lawrence; about his health breaking down and his visit to Mason's Corner; about the blind girl whom he had made his wife, and how he had secured medical assistance and her sight had been restored.

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From this reading Once again he lived over his life in the country town, and told about his friends and foes--Obadiah Strout and Bob Wood--who were enemies no longer, and honest, good-hearted 'Zeke Pettingill, and his sweet wife, little Huldah Mason.