Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

the state of being absent

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

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

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

from appearances alone

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

state categorically

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

excessively forward

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

showing careful forethought

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

according to the constitution

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

characterized by great determination

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

one or the other of two

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

an old word for “before”

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

in a gradual manner

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

plural of “hogan” — United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

of the present time and place

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

communication between individuals

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

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

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

conformity or harmony

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

engage in

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

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

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

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

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

an old word for “no”

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

absolutely essential

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

not any; not one

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

go across or through

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

hold back to a later time

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

communicate vividly

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

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

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

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

From this reading The truth is, that Burke, although apparently frank and candid, was constitutionally cautious, and inclined a good deal to suspicion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

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

From this reading He feared that no project, the knowledge of which was held in common with Finigan, could be long kept a secret; and for that reason he make up his mind to postpone the matter, and allow it to die away out of the schoolmaster's mind ere he bestowed any further attention upon it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading This communication determined Hycy to forego his intention for the present, and he consequently allowed the summer and autumn to pass without keeping up much intercourse with either Teddy Phats or the Hogans.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading In the meantime, the state of the country was gradually assuming a worse and more depressing character.

but in spite of that

From this reading The season was unfavorable; and although we do not assert that many died of immediate famine, yet we know that hundreds--nay, thousands--died from the consequences of scarcity and destitution--or, in plainer words, from fever and other diseases induced by bad and insufficient food, and an absence of the necessary comforts of life.