Chapter V

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

any thing at all

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

(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 On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

put on clothes

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

at any time

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

noisy quarrel

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

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From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

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

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

new

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

expressive of contempt

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading On the other hand, the better class of spectators were impressed by the intelligence shown in the lad's face, his air of high breeding, and by the richness of his dress, which was much handsomer than anything of the kind ever before seen in Hatton.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

at the time that

From this reading A TRIUMPH FOR JO'S ENEMIES The little court-room was already crowded when our party reached it, and Jo's appearance created a sensation.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

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

From this reading The muckers and their friends, many of whom were on hand, scowled at him, and made sneering remarks concerning his country, his costume, and especially about his queue, which seemed, more than anything else, to excite their animosity.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then Jo himself was called to the stand, and, with Rob acting as interpreter, he gave his account of the recent fracas, a simple statement that drew forth indignant murmurs from the better class of spectators.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Mr. Hinckley was the first witness examined, and he told of the Chinese lad's coming to America, and why he had done so.