Chapter XVI

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Conditions in Rumley had changed, but old Joe hadn’t.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Conditions in Rumley had changed, but old Joe hadn’t.

carefully weighed

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

past form of “function” — perform as expected when applied

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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From this reading Conditions in Rumley had changed, but old Joe hadn’t.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading Conditions in Rumley had changed, but old Joe hadn’t.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

express in speech

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

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

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In simple, he was not by way of knowing the “best” people.

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

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

at the time that

From this reading There had been a time when Joe Sikes was a figure in the social life of Rumley, but that was in the days when “society” functioned, so to speak, in the corner grocery, or on the porch of the toll-gate, or at K. of P. Hall.

during the time that

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.

belonging to which person

From this reading JOSEPH SIKES INTERVENES Now, while Mr. Joseph Sikes was one of the first citizens of Rumley, a good Republican, and a man whose opinions were considered if not always respected, he had no social position, using the term in its present accepted sense.