Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

in bed

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

(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 THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

(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 Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

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From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

brought into existence

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

terminate

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

at any time

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

(of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

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From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

having no employment

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

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

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

according to the clock

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

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From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

with little or no delay

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

giving satisfaction

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.

carry out

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

up to a particular time

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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

From this reading THE FACE IN THE DARKNESS Miss Maitland had promptly engaged Deacon Meakin to take Moses' place during the latter's enforced idleness, and the arrangement promised to be satisfactory to all concerned.

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From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading He'll be glad o' the job, an' he'll be glad o' the wages, an' he'll break his neck tryin' to do more an' better'n Moses ever did.

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

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The deacon's forehanded himself, but he likes money--all them Meakins do--an' he's been as oneasy as a fish out o' water sence he sold his farm an' moved into the village.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

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From this reading A man 'at's been used to workin' seventeen hours a day, ever sence he was born till he's turned sixty, ain't goin' to be content to lie abed till six seven o'clock in the mornin' an' spend the rest the day splittin' kindlin'-wood to keep a parlor stove a-goin'.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Susanna had observed: "You couldn't do better, Eunice.