Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

go together

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

any specific behavior

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

form by carving

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

past form of “clamor” — make loud demands

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

with eloquence

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

to come or go into

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

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

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

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

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

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

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

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

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

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

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

something that is lost

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the force of workers available

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

a form of address for a man

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

as follows

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

not any; not one

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

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From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

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From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

above and across; more than

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

with speed

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

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From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

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

From this reading The news of Charley Norton's murder spread quickly over the county.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

not producing or capable of producing

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.

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

From this reading He had sustained a loss that was in a peculiar sense personal, he explained.

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

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading For two or three days bands of armed men scoured the woods and roads, and then this activity quite unproductive of any tangible results ceased, matters were allowed to rest with the constituted authorities, namely Mr. Betts the sheriff, and his deputies.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. Norton was his friend and client; they had much in common; their political ideals were in the strictest accord and he had entertained a most favorable opinion of the young man's abilities; he had urged him to enter the national arena and carve out a career for himself; he had promised him his support.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading No private citizen had shown greater zeal than Judge Slocum Price, no voice had clamored more eloquently for speedy justice than his.