Chapter XIV

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

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

(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 John Gore had no use for her at all.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

a youthful male person

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

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From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading John Gore had no use for her at all.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

a man of refinement

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

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

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

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

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

not any; not one

From this reading John Gore had no use for her at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

gather

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

do one's shopping

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Chris Jennifer had business at the farrier’s and the grocer’s, so he left John Gore to his own affairs, promising to be back in half an hour in order to help load the baggage.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

the environmental condition

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

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

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

the act of using

From this reading John Gore had no use for her at all.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mr. Jennifer and John Gore came to Battle Town that day and pulled up outside Mr. Bannister’s shop, where Mill Street ran toward Mountjoy and The Mills.

which person or people

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Gore called a boy to hold his horse, and went into Mr. Bannister’s shop with the grim air of an Englishman who is tempted to feel shy.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A young woman came forward with ribbons in her cap, and a saucy, giggling look that seemed to rally the gentleman on his surroundings.