Chapter XIX

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

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

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

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From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

permission to do something

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

approval

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

set up or found

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

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

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

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

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

not any; not one

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

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

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

an event that happens

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

with low volume

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

possessive form of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

express in speech

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

having a supporting base

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading Marley, in the hope of seeing his own name, eagerly ran his eyes down the few lines that were devoted to the occurrence, but his name was not there, the _Republican's_ reporter, as he felt, being a man who lacked a sense of the relative importance of events.

in or at the place that

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

which person or people

From this reading WAKING Carman was inducted into office the first Monday in December, quietly, as the _Republican_ said, as though it reflected credit on the new county clerk as a man who modestly avoided the demonstration that might have been expected under such circumstances.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Besides this, he could not find an evening he was willing to spend away from Lavinia.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Marley had taken no part in the campaign, though Wade Powell wished him to, and suggested every now and then that he speak at some of the meetings that were being held in the country schoolhouses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.

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

From this reading Powell said it would be good practice for him in a profession where so much talking has to be done, and he found other reasons why Marley should do this, as that it would extend his acquaintance, and give him a standing with the party; but, though Marley was always promising, he was always postponing; the thought of standing up and speaking to the vast audiences his imagination was able to crowd into a little school-room filled him with fear, and he never could bring himself to consent to any definite time.