Chapter XVII

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

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

(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 It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

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

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

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

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

past form of “axe” — chop or split with an ax

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

death of a person

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

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

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

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

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

readiness to embark on bold new ventures

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

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

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

not any; not one

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

in a radiant manner

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

express in words

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

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

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

without meaning

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

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

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She spoke impetuously now as then, and with instant reliance upon him.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading ’Pears ter me like ye war powerful good ’bout’n it.”

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

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the same tone that had given her sympathetic encouragement in the court-room, charged with a personal interest, a grave solicitude, all unlike the superficial, unmeaning courtesy of the lawyers.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “I hearn, jedge,” she cried, looking up radiantly at him, “ez how ye hev gin out ez ye never wanted Reuben Lorey ter be prosecuted fur tryin’ ter kill ye, an’ axed fur him ter be let off, an’ I ’lowed ye hold no gredge agin him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Did you have something to say to me?” he asked, taking the initiative.