Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

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

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

incapable of being shocked

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

in a convenient manner

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

plural of “digit” — one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

a social unit living together

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

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

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

the act of giving

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

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

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

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

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

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

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

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

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

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

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

not any; not one

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

the local environment

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

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

From this reading Goodale had no family, and, as far as possible, served his guests himself.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

morally excellent

From this reading He was a man of keen perceptions, of conveniently short memory, and had the capacity for giving a lie all the virtuous appearance of truth and frankness.

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

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course it was comparatively easy to bring merchandise, and what not, by way of the thumb and little finger and send the same forth by the three exits, known to Timothy Goodale as "furrin parts."

at the time that

From this reading Timothy was excessively British, as so many Canadians are, but he was a broad-minded man in his sympathies, and a friend to all--when it paid.

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

From this reading Little corners, lying on the borderland of Canada and the States, stretched like a hand, the thumb and small finger of which belonged to the Dominion, the three digits, in between, to the sister country.