Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

a youthful male person

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

fall or come down violently

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

used as expletives

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

half the width of an em

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

make understand

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

apart from; not including

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

provide as food

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

the act of departing

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the head of a state government

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

let have

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

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

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

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

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

engage in

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the act of making a noisy disturbance

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

term of address for a man

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

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

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

up to a particular time

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

compelling immediate action

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

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

From this reading "HERE'S MY BOY, GOVERNOR" And it was en route to the mansion of the Gouverneur of the State of Harpeth that my Uncle, the General Robert, did enlighten me as to the urgent need of me in his affairs of business.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They have insinuated themselves into the confidence of Governor Faulkner until they have made it well-nigh impossible for him to see the matter except as they put it.

at the time that

From this reading They will get his signature to the rental grant of the lands, make a get-away with the money and let the State crash down upon his head when it finds out that he has been led into bringing it and himself into dishonor.

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

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

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

From this reading Why, damn it, sir, I'd like to have every one of them, especially Jeff Whitworth, at the end of a halter and feed him a raw mule, hoof and ears.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It is a question of mules, sir, and of a dishonor to the State that I'm going to prevent if my hot old head is laid low in doing it, as it probably will be if I get into the ruckus with Jefferson Whitworth that now threatens.