Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

(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 At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

confined by bonds

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

divisible by two

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

go away from a place

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading At all events, Joe never dreamed of distrusting his new acquaintance.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading But in the early history of California friendships ripened fast.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There was more confidence between man and man, and I am assured that even now, though the State is more settled and as far advanced in civilization and refinement as any of her sister States on the Atlantic coast, the people are bound together by more friendly ties, and exhibit less of cold caution than at the East.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

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

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.

belonging to which person

From this reading BICKFORD, OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW It may be thought that Joe was rash in deciding to leave his business in the hands of a man whose acquaintance he had made but twelve hours previous.