Chapter X

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

anew

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

in the past

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

plural of “crease” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading This is a very curious document, this letter I have before me.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading This is a very curious document, this letter I have before me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

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

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

tamper, with the purpose of deception

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

something written by hand

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

the literary culture

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

a particular point in time

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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 A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

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

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading I keep it in the drawer of my desk with a packet labelled, "Archives of the _Star_."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

two items of the same kind

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading There are several of the old Captain's editorials, including the one entitled "Fudge," and of course the one about Roosevelt, a number of Nort's early manuscripts, Fergus's version of Mark Twain, and five letters in Anthy's firm handwriting.

precisely as stated

From this reading This is a very curious document, this letter I have before me.

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

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A LETTER TO LINCOLN Reaching this point in my narrative I lean back in my chair--the coals are dying down in the fireplace, Harriet long ago went to bed, and the house is silent with a silence that one can hear--I lean back and think again of that moment in Anthy's life.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading I have before me an open letter, a letter so often opened and so often folded again that the creases are worn thin.