Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

the act of giving something up

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

in addition

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

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

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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From this reading THE BOG-ORE TRACT.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

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

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

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From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

a female human offspring

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

an act that fails

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

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

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

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

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

loss of the ability to move a body part

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

express in words

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

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

From this reading THE BOG-ORE TRACT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

an extended area of land

From this reading THE BOG-ORE TRACT.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

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

From this reading Resolution of character and executive power had been trifled away by Judge Custis.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

during the time that

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He saw, in sad fancy, the execution served upon his furniture, the amazement of his wife, the pallor of his daughter, the indignation of his sons.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The trader had concluded their interview with a decision and fierceness that left paralysis upon the gentleman's mind.

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

From this reading He also shrank before the impending failure of his furnace and abandonment of the bog-ore tract, on which he had raised so much state and local fame; people would say: "Custis was a fool, and deceived himself, while old Steeple-top Milburn played upon the Custises' vanity, and turned them into the street."