Chapter III

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

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

how long something has existed

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

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From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

move gently or carefully

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

one or the other of two

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

a boy or man

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading PHIL'S NEW FRIEND.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

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From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

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

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

for more time

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

come together

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading PHIL'S NEW FRIEND.

not any; not one

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

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

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Old black Joe had not always been either a boot-black or fiddler.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

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From this reading PHIL'S NEW FRIEND.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

precisely as stated

From this reading Age and rheumatism had made him crusty; but beneath the outward manner, which sometimes was very cross, he had a tender heart and a pitiful nature.

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

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

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

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His old employers had died, a scolding wife had made his home unhappy, he had lost the little money he had saved, and he was no longer the bright, cheerful young fellow he had been.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading In his youthful days he had been a house-servant, and had prided himself on his many accomplishments--his dexterity at dinners, his grace at evening parties, the ease and unconcern with which he could meet embarrassing emergencies at either; but times had changed for him.