Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

from appearances alone

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

plural of “count” — the total number counted

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

wanted intensely

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

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From this reading THE PLUME-HUNTERS’ DINNER-PARTY.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a large subtropical swamp in southern Florida that is noted for its wildlife

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

the killing of a human being by another human being

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

the force of workers available

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

superlative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

the act of selling goods for a living

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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From this reading THE PLUME-HUNTERS’ DINNER-PARTY.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

cooking in simmering liquid

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

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

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

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

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading THE PLUME-HUNTERS’ DINNER-PARTY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

-ing form of “transgress” — act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

incapable of being justified or explained

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

precisely as stated

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

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

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

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

From this reading And for the transgressor there were distinct and heavy penalties.

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

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

belonging to which person

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Ladies of Society wished for egret plumes and other feathers for external adornment, and the Seminole of the Everglades desired corn whisky for his stomach’s sake; and whilst Game Regulations forbade collection of the first, Indians’ Protection Acts vetoed all distribution of the second.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, to begin with, States law does not carry very far in Florida, which is the home of outlaws; and, in the second place, Mr. Nutt and friend were both “wanted” on several counts already, amongst which unjustifiable homicide ranked high; so that they were men entirely reckless, and inclined to look upon poaching, and illicit whisky peddling to the aboriginal, as the mildest of mild peccadilloes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The one-eyed man, Mr. Billy Nutt, and his friend and partner, whose name was apparently Hank without further attachment, made a livelihood by transgressing the laws of the United States and supplying a strong demand.