Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

(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 a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading Austin endangered!

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

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

having or showing a ready disposition to fight

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

being very thin

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction

From this reading Austin endangered!

bringing death

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

to a moderate degree

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

having a slight and rapid trembling motion

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

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

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

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

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

a quantity of money

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

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

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

defiantly aggressive

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "I Swear," cried my uncle, "that it shall be so."

up to a particular time

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading "Indeed, brother, it must not," said my father, laying one pale, scholar-like hand mildly on Captain Roland's brown, bellicose, and bony fist, and with the other, outstretched, protecting the menaced, palpitating victim.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And with a big frown and a truculent air he seized the fatal instrument.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.

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

From this reading Not a word had my uncle heard of our losses until they had been adjusted and the sum paid; for we all knew that the old Tower would have been gone--sold to some neighboring squire or jobbing attorney--at the first impetuous impulse of Uncle Roland's affectionate generosity.