Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading 20, 1862.

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

From this reading 20, 1862.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

anew

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

immediately past

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

an established ceremony prescribed by a religion

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

express in words

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

in the near future

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

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

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

a source of difficulty

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

precisely as stated

From this reading Blair's father, "Parson Blair," as he used to be called in the old Ginneral's time, an I used to be very thick.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading _The Major Goes to See the Postmaster-General about Stopping Papers--Mr. Blair Promises to Release Them--The President Again in Trouble--A Change in the Cabinet Demanded--The Major Suggests a Remedy for "the Crysis."_ WASHINGTON, Dec.

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

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.

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

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _To the Editers of The Cawcashin:_ SURS:--Wal, ef I ain't been bizzy sence I writ you last, I wouldn't say so.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I got your letter about seein Blair on the questshin of sendin THE CAWCASHIN in the mails, an I hadn't eny doubt but he would do it as soon as I put the subjec to him in the rite light.