Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

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From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

lacking funds

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

make calm or still

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a person skilled in large scale financial transactions

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

producing no result or effect

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

in a gradual manner

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

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

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

of great significance or value

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

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

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

signifying nothing

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

with respect to private feelings

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He rose stiffly and started back to the kitchen.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

subject to death

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764)

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He rose stiffly and started back to the kitchen.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

catch on a snag

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He rose stiffly and started back to the kitchen.

in a stiff manner

From this reading He rose stiffly and started back to the kitchen.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

moving very fast

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading Mr. Opp sat staring out into the night, outwardly calm, but inwardly engaged in a mortal duel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

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

From this reading He rose stiffly and started back to the kitchen.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

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

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."

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

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

in or at the place that

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

which person or people

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The aggressive Mr. Opp of the gorgeous raiment and the seal ring, the important man of business, the ambitious financier, was in deadly combat with the insignificant Mr. Opp, he of the shirt-sleeves and the wilted pompadour, the delicate, sensitive, futile Mr. Opp who was incapable of everything but the laying down of his life for the sake of another.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A dull line of light hovered on the horizon, and gradually the woods on the opposite shore took shape, then the big river itself, gray and shimmering, with streaks on the water where a snag broke the swift current.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. D.," he heard Aunt Tish calling up the back stairs, "you better git out of baid; hit's sun-up."