Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

how long something has existed

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

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From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

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From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

being joined in close association

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

carefully weighed

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

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

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

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

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

the force of workers available

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

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From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

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

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

and nothing more

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

carry out

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He considered a town, everything in it, and everything connected with it, snares of the Evil One to lead men astray.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.

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

From this reading Nathan was Mandy's better half, a darkey of a deeply religious nature.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

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

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

which person or people

From this reading The only persons at the Farm who did not go to the station to see Arethusa off for her Trip were Miss Asenath and Nathan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even Mandy went, on the front seat of the surrey with Blish.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Although in his youth, and up almost until early middle age, he had been the terror of the county seat the Saturday nights he had been paid off, he had "gotten religion" along about the time of his marriage to Mandy, and now nothing on earth could take him anywhere near any of his former haunts.