Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

for the reason that

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

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From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

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

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

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From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

a person who makes things

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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 Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

not any; not one

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

on one occasion

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

term of address for a man

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

that is looked for

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

not in physical motion

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

not yet opened or unsealed

From this reading But Wallace Gordon's history remained as it, indeed, remains still, an unopened book.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

at the time that

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

in or at the place that

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

which person or people

From this reading Because of the stranger's distinguished appearance, his evident culture, and his slightly foreign air, there were many who sought curiously to learn his history.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was about the time when the patents on the new process were issued that the Interpreter--or Wallace Gordon, as he was then known--appeared from no one knows where, and went to work in the Mill.

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

From this reading But the judge once said to the cigar-store philosopher, when that worthy had so spoken of the old basket maker, "Sir, the Interpreter is more than a character; he is a conviction, a conscience, an institution."

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

From this reading LITTLE MAGGIE'S PRINCESS LADY By nine out of ten of the Millsburgh people, the Interpreter would be described as a strange character.