Chapter IX

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

(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 All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

of short duration or distance

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

in characteristic manner

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

in a state of sulky dissatisfaction

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “There, now, Dolly,” he said, “that will do.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading “There, now, Dolly,” he said, “that will do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

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From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

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

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

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

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading “There, now, Dolly,” he said, “that will do.

according to the clock

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

extremely

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

with low volume

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “There, now, Dolly,” he said, “that will do.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

carry out

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

precisely as stated

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

at the time that

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pelham had protested, of course, but there were some things in which she could not move her lord, and this was one of them.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “There, now, Dolly,” he said, “that will do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All that day he had fidgeted about the office dissatisfied with the meagre reports that came, and the more that came the more it looked as though Canker’s brief administration of command had not been felicitous.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At five o’clock in the afternoon he quietly appeared at the house, and without telling Colonel Pelham of his intention, was making his characteristically brief preparations for the start when the colonel caught him in the act, and very positively announced that he would go too.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding his prophecy that Canker and the boys would whip the renegades back into the reservation in two or three days, the general determined to go down to Sandy and take a hand himself.