Chapter VII · _From Alameda to San Diego._

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

From this reading That was a truth.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

make certain of

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

the act of buying

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

a social unit living together

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

your parents

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

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

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

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

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading For gracious sake, how big is the bill for all this grandeur?”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading That was a truth.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

tell voluntarily

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading The Darrell house was now finished, the furniture had arrived, been unpacked and distributed in the rooms, but the house seemed to old Darrell entirely too sumptuous for the plain folks, that his family ought to be.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

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

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

but in spite of that

From this reading “I don’t know yet the price of every item, but don’t be alarmed, I am sure they would not go beyond the limit I gave Hubert (Hubert made the purchases), and I assure you, it will all be paid with our volunteer crop.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Look here, Clarence, haven’t you been too extravagant in buying such expensive carpets, such fine furniture?