Chapter X

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

the state of being absent

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

(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 CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a quantity of money

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

subject to appointment

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

making or willing to make concessions

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

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

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

divisible by two

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

the act of departing

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

the force of workers available

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

for a short time

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine)

From this reading Mr. Dockett was appointed Clerk of the county, Dr. Cary was commissioned a magistrate in his district, and, at his solicitation, Andy Stamper was appointed constable.

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

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, Steve Allen had become the most prominent citizen of the county seat.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading Much thieving was going on everywhere, and there was beginning to be an unwonted amount of lawlessness: sheep and hogs were being stolen, and even horses and cattle.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN ALLEN TAKES THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE AND JACQUELIN GRAY LOSES HIS BUTTONS AND SOME OLD PAPERS The absence of all civil government and the disorganization of the plantations were producing great inconvenience.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. Cary and Mr. Bagby united with some others of the more conciliatory men in the State, to request the establishment of some form of government, and a sort of provisional civil government was shortly established in the country.