Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

(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 And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

present

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

inspired with confidence

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

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

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

in an impartial manner

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

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

From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

capable of winning favor

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

considered individually

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

not in physical motion

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And Amzi was kind and generous in his relations with all of them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

from that place or that time

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

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

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

not restrained or controlled

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

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

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading Amzi Waterman and Amzi Fosdick, still in short trousers, had been impressed at their respective homes with the importance of ingratiating themselves with Uncle Amzi, and Amzi, fully cognizant of this, was an ideal uncle to each impartially.

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

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

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

From this reading The Fosdicks and the Watermans had children, and these were encouraged to display themselves frequently at their uncle's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MERRY CHRISTMAS On every Christmas morning it was the custom of Amzi's sisters to repair with their several families to his house, carrying their gifts and bearing thence such presents as he might bestow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fosdick hoped that her little Susan would be as thoroughly established in Amzi's regard as Phil; there was always Phil,--that unbridled, unbroken, fearless young mustang of a Phil.