Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

refrain from voting

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

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

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

from appearances alone

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

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

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the last few hours before death

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

take in liquids

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

being eight more than forty

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

set up or found

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

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

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

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

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

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

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

engage in

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

as follows

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

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

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

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

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

above and across; more than

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

vulgar or irreverent speech or action

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

in the near future

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

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

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

a special situation

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

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

From this reading He promised to abstain from smoking, chewing, and profanity as long as he remained a member.

male cat

From this reading TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia."

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

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

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

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

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

which person or people

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Tom soon found himself tormented with a desire to drink and swear; the desire grew to be so intense that nothing but the hope of a chance to display himself in his red sash kept him from withdrawing from the order.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Now he found out a new thing--namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Fourth of July was coming; but he soon gave that up --gave it up before he had worn his shackles over forty-eight hours--and fixed his hopes upon old Judge Frazer, justice of the peace, who was apparently on his deathbed and would have a big public funeral, since he was so high an official.