Chapter V · We Talk the Matter Over

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

matters of personal concern

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

(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 He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

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From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

engage in

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

in the recent past

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

carry out

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

express in words

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

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

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading He had lost a good deal of valuable timber of late, he said, and he believed that Jerry and his father had stolen it.

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

From this reading As Jerry’s utterance was often interrupted by sobs, it took him a long time to tell us how this unpleasant state of affairs had been brought about.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

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

From this reading He would look at the raft, and if there were any of his logs in it he would know them, for they were all marked.

in or at the place that

From this reading During the progress of his story we learned that General Mason, according to the evidence he had given before the squire, had that morning returned from New Orleans, where he had been to draw some money to make the first payment on a plantation he had recently purchased.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.

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

From this reading The boat on which he was a passenger stopped at the mouth of the bayou to take on a supply of wood; and the general, learning that Mr. Lamar was about to come down with another raft, suddenly took it into his head that it would be a good plan to go up and examine it.