Chapter IV

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

From this reading A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

a youthful male person

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

an old word for “before”

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the force of workers available

From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

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From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

and nothing more

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

resisting control or authority

From this reading A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

express in words

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Thrasher took the cigar from his mouth, and held it smoking between his fingers.

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From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

communicated in words

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

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

From this reading "I say, captain, we've had enough of this ere, I reckon.

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

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Jest order the men to unsling that nigger, or I will."

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading The threat of violence which Thrasher uttered against the delicate creature at his feet, might have been only an ebullition of his dormant hatred of the boy--the bitterest and most deadly hatred known to humanity--that of a bad man for the object he has wronged; but wanton or earnest, the threat had its effect, for Rice strode to Thrasher's side, and bending to his ear, whispered.