Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

in addition

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

plural of “altercation” — noisy quarrel

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

plural of “collision” — (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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From this reading DR.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

divisible by two

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

set up or found

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

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

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

not any; not one

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

and nothing more

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

get by special effort

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

not in physical motion

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

plural of “sympathizer” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

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

From this reading There had been in other sections growlings and threatenings, altercations, collisions, and outbreaks of more or less magnitude, but no outbreak so systematic, so extensive, and so threatening as this had hitherto occurred, and it caused a sensation.

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

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

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

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading CARY MEETS AN OLD COLLEGE MATE AND LEARNS THAT THE ATHENIANS ALSO PRACTISE HOSPITALITY The Ku Klux raid, as it was called, created a great commotion, not only in our county but in other quarters as well.

at the time that

From this reading When therefore Leech and Still appeared at the national capital, as suitors appealing for aid to maintain the laws and even to secure their lives, they found open ears and ready sympathizers.

plural of “writ” — (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading It was talked about as “a new rebellion,” calling for the suspension of the writs of privilege and the exercise of the strongest powers of the Government.