Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

lacking funds

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

disagreeing, especially with a majority

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

an act that fails

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He left them to think of that for themselves.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

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

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

a narrow way or road

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left them to think of that for themselves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

not any; not one

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

in the near future

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He left them to think of that for themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He left them to think of that for themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He left them to think of that for themselves.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

precisely as stated

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

at the time that

From this reading On Sunday morning, when he had said to Mr. Cartwright that of course he and Mr. Meredith would not be able to escape all the scandal that would certainly attend the failure of the bank, it was no new fear that he put in the old man’s mind.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Mr. Cartwright and his echo had discussed that possibility in awed whispers a dozen times since John had been made president.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he went to Cartwright’s house Monday evening, John referred frankly, though with a good deal of tact, to that very point; but he said nothing of the obvious way they had out of their difficulty.

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

From this reading HOW THEY BROKE THE RUN There was nothing really surprising about it, though John had not expected that the two dissenting trustees would reach that turning in the lane so soon.