Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

in actual fact

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

-ing form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading And, oh, the things he could do! the things!

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And, oh, the things he could do! the things!

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading For eight hours Johnnie would live his dreams.

being one more than seven

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

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From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

and nothing more

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

immediately past

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For eight hours Johnnie would live his dreams.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading And, oh, the things he could do! the things!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So!

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And, oh, the things he could do! the things!

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

male cat

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading However, Johnnie never did his work any sooner than he actually had to; and that hour of labor should be, as always, the last of the nine, this for the sake of obeying Big Tom at the latest possible time, of circumventing his wishes, and thwarting and outwitting him, just to the degree that safety permitted.

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

From this reading A FEAST AND AN EXCURSION NINE free hours!--or, to be exact, eight, since the best part of one would have to be devoted to the flat in order to avoid trouble.