Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

third-person singular of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

later than; following

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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

From this reading "They be the _i_-dentical ones," Will declared.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "They be the _i_-dentical ones," Will declared.

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From this reading "They be the _i_-dentical ones," Will declared.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Referrin' to them especial?"

your parents

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "They be the _i_-dentical ones," Will declared.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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From this reading "Mean Marthy Norton and Jed Lewis, Will?

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From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

in a jovial manner

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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From this reading "Mean Marthy Norton and Jed Lewis, Will?

joined in matrimony

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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From this reading "Mean Marthy Norton and Jed Lewis, Will?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Mean Marthy Norton and Jed Lewis, Will?

a particular point in time

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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From this reading "Mean Marthy Norton and Jed Lewis, Will?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "They be the _i_-dentical ones," Will declared.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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From this reading Referrin' to them especial?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

someone who spends money prodigally

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

affording physical relief

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

at the time that

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

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

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

which person or people

From this reading Scattergood peered after the young couple who had the moment before passed his hardware store, not walking jovially in the enjoyment of each other's presence as young married folks should walk, but sullenly and in silence.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HE ADMINISTERS SOOTHING SYRUP "Calc'late both them young folks was guilty of an error of jedgment when they up and married each other," said Will Pratt, postmaster of Coldriver, in the judicial tone which he had affected since his elevation to office.