used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Water never rises above its level.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
Bridget'snounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəts/
possessive form of “bridget” — Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
fathoming
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From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
and nothing more
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
LegaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Water never rises above its level.
engage in
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
the force of workers available
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Water never rises above its level.
Non-Residents
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From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
by chance
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
Puddleford
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From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
reactverbUS /riˈækt/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Water never rises above its level.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
TaxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Ike Turtle in his Office.--The Author consults him on Point of Law.--Taxes of Non-Residents.--Law in Puddleford.--Mr. Bridget's Case.--Legal Discussion.--The Case settled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We stick our stakes at that point, and reason, by comparison, downward; not that prominent individuals make the community, any more than the community makes them; but both act and react upon each other, until a standard is formed--and that standard is just high enough for the occasion--the necessities of the present.
precisely as stated
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Water never rises above its level.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We very often get an idea of a community by fathoming its leading men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have, respected reader, already seen much--perhaps too much--of Ike Turtle.
