Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

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

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

without shoes

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

the act of breaking something

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

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From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

the act of consuming food

From this reading "You're reproaching me now for feeding upon you."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

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

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

occurring by chance

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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

From this reading "You're reproaching me now for feeding upon you."

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

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

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

above and across; more than

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

inflected form of “rebuild” — build again

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

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From this reading "You're reproaching me now for feeding upon you."

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

skills that are required for the life of soldier

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

carry out

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was in complete despair, and Barefoot almost shared his grief; for she looked upon this soldiering as a capital method of setting Damie up, and of breaking him of his slovenly habits.

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

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

at the time that

From this reading Never had there been greater lamentation over a "lucky number" than arose when Damie drew one and was declared exempt.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "SACK AND AX" Scheckennarre's house was duly rebuilt, and in handsomer style than before; and the winter came, and with it the drawing for recruits.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."

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From this reading "You're reproaching me now for feeding upon you."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Still she said to him: "Take this as a sign that you are to depend upon yourself now, and to be a man; for you still behave like a little child that can't shift for itself and has to be fed."