Chapter X

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

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

confined by bonds

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

a youthful male person

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

characterized by great determination

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

move deeply

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

plural of “executive” — a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

an established custom

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

pertaining to or concerned with the humanities

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

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

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

go away from a place

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

not any; not one

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

an educational institution

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

try to get or reach

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

not often

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

make square

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

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

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

not deserved or earned

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

not wise in the ways of the world

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

precisely as stated

From this reading To his unsophisticated mind, it seemed a very simple matter indeed for a powerful local politician like “Square” Holt to send his nephew to the State reformatory institution, “and no questions asked.”

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading On the morning after he had fastened the door of his nephew’s room, however, the old man did not seek to disturb the boy, but rising himself before five he went about the customary duties of the house and barn.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading BRANDON’S ARRIVAL AT THE METROPOLIS LONG habit had made Uncle Arad Tarr an extremely early riser, and it had been his custom to arouse Brandon as early as half past three or four during the summer months, and never later than five-thirty in winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But under our present system of humane laws, and with our enlightened legal executives, an undeserved incarceration in prison or reform school is seldom known--outside of story books.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.

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

From this reading In this work he missed Brandon sadly; but having made up his mind that the boy was bound to leave him any way, old Arad was determined that he should go to the reform school, and therefore he would have to learn to do without his valuable services.