Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

later than; following

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

for the reason that

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Nevertheless, the compliment greatly pleased the Rangers.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Nevertheless, the compliment greatly pleased the Rangers.

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

an unjust act

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

long and thin and often limp

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

make reference to

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

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From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, the compliment greatly pleased the Rangers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

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From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

share in something

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Nevertheless, the compliment greatly pleased the Rangers.

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Nevertheless, the compliment greatly pleased the Rangers.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

someone skilled in the use of a rifle

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

term of address for a man

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

take the place or move into the position of

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

acceptance of despair

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

past form of “trick” — deceive somebody

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

the driver of a wagon

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading It could not, however, remedy the injustice done Morgan and his corps by Gates in not making favourable mention of them because the "old wagoner" so sturdily refused to participate in Gates' scheme to supplant Washington.

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

From this reading "Nawthin' ter do but keep at it; sun'll be shinin' bimeby," was the terse comment of one of the Rangers, and his was the philosophy which prevailed.

belonging to which person

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A feller with ornary jedgment mought reach that ar conclusion with half the experience," remarked a lank old rifleman, whose peculiar gait had given him the name of "Lopin' Luther."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TRICKED, AND BY HIS FRIEND Burgoyne, on meeting Colonel Morgan after the surrender, had said to him: "Sir, you command the finest regiment in the world."