Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

set up or found

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

possessing material wealth

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a person, without saying who

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

express in speech

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

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

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

carry out

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

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

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Before I had time to speak, he pulled a bell that jingled like Jehu.

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

From this reading SMOOTH SUPS, AND GOES TO BED.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

precisely as stated

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

during the time that

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

which person or people

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'You will take supper, Mr. Smooth?' inquired the man behind the mahogany.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "At length, Uncle Sam, I found myself somebody; and while looking about me on the many well-dressed and very good-natured gentlemen who subsisted on the hope of your generosity, could not avoid the contemplation of what a glorious world this of ours must be, possessing as it does so many good hearted souls like yourself, so rich--but as indifferent to their own best interests.