Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

tolerating without protest

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

an agent who conducts an auction

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

someone who makes an offer

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

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From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

make calm or still

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a word used in exclamations of confusion

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a feeling of resentful anger

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

persons who administer justice

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

used to form the superlative

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

not any; not one

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

on one occasion

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

by chance

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a human being

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

on the contrary

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

living in a particular place

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

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From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

capable of being inferred on slight grounds

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

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From this reading SWEENEY.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

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

From this reading [Footnote: Mr. SAPBEA, the original of this character In Mr. DICKENS' romance, is an auctioneer.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

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

From this reading Accepting the New American Cyclopaedia as a fair standard of stupidity--although the prejudice, perhaps, may arise rather from the irascibility of the few using it as a reference, than from the calm judgment of the many employing it to fill-out a showy book-case--then the newest and most American Cyclopaedist in Bumsteadville is Judge SWEENEY.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

which person or people

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The present Adapter can think of no nearer American equivalent, in the way of a person at once resident in a suburb and who sells to the highest bidder, than a supposable member of the New York judiciary.]