Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's up?" asked Learned Counsel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

an occurrence of something

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

object formed by a mold

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

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From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

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

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

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

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

plural of “longhorn” — long-horned beef cattle formerly common in southwestern United States

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

corrugated edge of a coin

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

occurring from time to time

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

having a point

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

made afraid

From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

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From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

carry out

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

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From this reading "They're milling like a bunch of scared longhorns," he said.

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

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

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

From this reading "What's up?" asked Learned Counsel.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."

(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 "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

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From this reading "What's up?" asked Learned Counsel.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dan Anderson pointed down the street, where a group stood talking among themselves, casting occasional side-long glances in his direction.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Something's wrong, and I know it mighty well.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TREASON AT HEART'S DESIRE _Showing the Dilemma of Dan Anderson, the Doubt of Leading Citizens, and the Artless Performance of a Pastoral Prevaricator_ "Learned Counsel," said Dan Anderson on the morning following the preliminary survey of Heart's Desire, "I want you to take my case."