Chapter XXX

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

consider or hold as true

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

matters of personal concern

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

(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, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WO weeks went by.

possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

in a gradual manner

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

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

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

the force of workers available

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

above and across; more than

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

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

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

with regard to social relationships involving authority

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

free from harm or evil

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

carry out

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

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

From this reading Great changes had come over the temper of the insurgent mountain people.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

in the direction of

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

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

From this reading They had gradually come to accept the rescue of Pete Warren as a chance bit of real justice that was as admirable as it was unusual and heroic.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading WO weeks went by.

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

From this reading WO weeks went by.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

which person or people

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.

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

From this reading At all events, there was one man who ground his teeth in secret rage over the subtle turn of affairs, and that man was Wiggin.

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

From this reading WO weeks went by.

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

From this reading A sufficient number of men had come forward and testified to Sam Dudlow's ante-mortem confession to exculpate Carson's client, and some who had a leaning towards Dwight's cause politically were hinting, on occasion, that surely a man who would take such a plucky stand for the rights of a humble negro would not be a mere figure-head in the legislature of the State.