Chapter XI

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

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

later than; following

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

(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 Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

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

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

lovable especially in a childlike or naive way

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

at any time

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

to an extreme degree

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

set up or found

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

a newspaper or official journal

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

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From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

for this reason

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

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

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

(of conflict) within a group or organization

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

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

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

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

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

and nothing more

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

a boy attending school

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

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

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

by that means or because of that

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

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

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

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

From this reading But now he had got religion, and had fought two pitched battles for the right to read his Bible.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

up to a particular time

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

treated with wax

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

at the time that

From this reading One of the Blackguard's endearing traits had always been his generosity--boundless in that when he had nothing of his own to give he lent and gave things that were not his own, causing thereby much internecine strife.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

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

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Hence the pitched battles, which resulted in undisturbed readings from the Gospels, mingled with a running commentary, so naive, so quaint, and so exceedingly funny, that the audience waxed daily in numbers, until, for peace and quiet, the reader betook himself to the shelter of the woods.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading The only time he had ever been known to be worsted in fair fight was after lending to an intending deserter the shot-gun which he had borrowed from Buckeye Blossom, heavy-weight champion of Medicine Hat.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Not that the boys cared much what was his choice of literature, it being all the same to the crowd whether he amused himself with the Bible, or a dictionary, or the _New York Police Gazette_, provided that he kept it to himself; but the Blackguard, for want of practice in the art, found it convenient to read like a schoolboy, aloud.