Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

(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 "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

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

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

gotten under control

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

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

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

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

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

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

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

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

From this reading IN THE LANTERN LIGHT.

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

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading IN THE LANTERN LIGHT.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

law enacted by a legislative body

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading IN THE LANTERN LIGHT.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

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

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

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

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

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

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

above and across; more than

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

a writer of paragraphs (as for publication on the editorial page of a newspaper)

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

thrust or throw into

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

Identical; not different.

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

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

From this reading IN THE LANTERN LIGHT.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

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

From this reading The State press took the matter up, and then the "paragrapher" had his season of merry-making.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

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

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We have always heard it declared," said one, "that marriage is a plunge in the dark, but a preacher over at Old Ebenezer proves that it is all a joke."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading An account of the marriage, written by an effusive correspondent, was published in a newspaper at the State Capital; and a few days later the same journal contained an editorial bearing upon the subject, taking the populistic party to task for its lamentable want of sense in legislation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.

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

From this reading And this from another one: "'What do you think of young Parson Bostic?' was asked of Banker McElwin.