Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

third-person singular of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

without deviation

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

of great significance or value

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

and nothing more

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

immediately past

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

according to the clock

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

the tenure of a president

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

an issue that is presented for formal disputation

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

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

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

wearing footgear

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

do one's shopping

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candlewick

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The mill is just outside of the compactly-built portion of the Borough; and from the door, Neal Hopper, the miller, could see along the road, on his left hand, into the principal cross street of Quodlibet, and on his right, directly into Abel Brawn's smith-shop.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

carry out

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

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

From this reading MIDDLETON FLAM RESIGNS THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COPPERPLATE BANK--SNUFFERS ASPIRES TO THE SUCCESSION.

in the direction of

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The shop stands a few rods below Christy M'Curdy's mill, and immediately upon the bank of the Rumblebottom.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A POLITICAL DISCUSSION AT ABEL BRAWN'S SHOP--ABEL'S VIEWS OF THE SUB-TREASURY--IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION MADE BY THEODORE FOG--THE NEW LIGHTS TAKE GROUND AGAINST THE BANKS--THE HON.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

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

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Toward the latter end of August, in the year referred to in the last chapter, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a much larger collection than usual of work horses were seen around Abel Brawn's shop, waiting to be shod.