Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

later than; following

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

any thing at all

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

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

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

every person

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

the act of giving

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

coins made of gold

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

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

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

ten 10s

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

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From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

engage in

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

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

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

having a determined will

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The gossips could not find out that he had done anything more than thank Paul, with tears of gratitude in his eyes, for the noble service he had rendered him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading PAUL BECOMES SKIPPER OF THE FAWN.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

of lesser quality than second-rate

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

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

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

in complete agreement

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

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

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The heroic act of Paul, in saving the life of Carrie Littleton, was the principal topic of conversation in Bayville for the next week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Of course it was the unanimous vote of the people that Paul was a hero, and there was some talk of giving him a complimentary dinner, and making speeches at him; but the good sense of the strong-minded men and women of the place prevailed, and he was not treated with the honors that turn the head of a third-rate politician.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading But everybody thought something ought to be done, and after a full week had passed by, everybody wondered that Captain Littleton did not do something; that he did not make Paul a present of a gold medal, or give him a check for a hundred dollars.