Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading SMOOTH'S DREAM.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

set up or found

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the act of retaining something

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the act of departing

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

march in a procession

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

Identical; not different.

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

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From this reading SMOOTH'S DREAM.

that is looked for

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading "Leaving Cass holding on at the slippery roof.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

an old word for “to”

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

belonging to which person

From this reading With a voice like unto lazy thunder murmuring in the distance was he proclaiming his hatred of kings, into whose dominions he threatened to march great armies, and whom he described as curses sent upon the earth by the evil one: for the _Evil One_ sought to promote self, a means to which he found in those intrigues by which he made strong his court--the same was the trade of kings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.

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

From this reading I dreamed that the ghost of Benton, in contemplation bestrode the summit of the Rocky Mountains; that 'Young America,' like a Colossus with monster limbs stretched across a world, was endeavouring to wake from their stupor the nations.