Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

with admiration

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

a youthful male person

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading COL.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, Willie," said Tim.

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

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

not easily destroyed

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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 It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

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 It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

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

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

on the contrary

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

a strong line

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hello, Willie," said Tim.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

do one's shopping

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

which person or people

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.

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From this reading "Hello, Willie," said Tim.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

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

From this reading WITHAM GETS THE MILL It was the evening before the glorious Fourth of July, and Tim Reardon was dragging an iron cannon along the street, by a small rope.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading It was a curious, clumsy piece of iron-mongery, about a foot and a half long, with a heavily moulded barrel mounted on a block of wood that ran on four wheels; a product of the local machine shop, designed for the purpose of being indestructible rather than for show.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Tim Reardon, smudgy-faced, but wearing an expression of deep satisfaction, paused for a moment before a gate where stood a boy somewhat younger than himself, who eyed the cannon admiringly.