Chapter III

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

From this reading A WET BLANKET.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

under a curse

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

later than; following

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading A WET BLANKET.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

take in liquids

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

a quad with a square body

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

at any time

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

serving or intended to explain or make clear

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

only a very short time before

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

in the recent past

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

plural of “liquor” — an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

the force of workers available

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

above and across; more than

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

increase the number of rotations per minute

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

required or under orders

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

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

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

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From this reading With easier mind and heavier pocket, the ex-rumseller then called upon the Rev. Jonas Wedgewell.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading A WET BLANKET.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.

during the time that

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

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

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “’Twas a splendid lot of liquors,” said Crupp, in the course of an explanatory speech at the post-office, while every one was waiting for the opening of the regular daily mail; “and though I _do_ feel above sellin’ ’em over the counter, they’re better for men that _will_ drink than any that have ever come into Barton since I’ve been here.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading They imagined he would knock in the heads of his barrels, and allow the accursed contents to flood his cellar; but Crupp, on the contrary, closed out the entire lot, for cash, at the highest prices he could exact from dealers with whom he had lately been in competition.

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

From this reading The first task to which the penitent Crupp devoted himself on the morning after the meeting was hardly that which his new admirers had supposed he would attempt.