Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

how long something has existed

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading MARY POTTER AND HER SON.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

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From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

confined by bonds

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

wanted intensely

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the act of consuming food

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MARY POTTER AND HER SON.

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

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

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MARY POTTER AND HER SON.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

above and across; more than

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading MARY POTTER AND HER SON.

blessed with privileges

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

have in common

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

a male human offspring

From this reading MARY POTTER AND HER SON.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His position was something between that of a poor relation and a servant.

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

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

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

during the time that

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”

which person or people

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

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

From this reading This was Sam, the “bound-boy,”--the son of a tenant on the old Carson place, who, in consideration of three months' schooling every winter, and a “freedom suit” at the age of seventeen, if he desired then to learn a trade, was duly made over by his father to Gilbert Potter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was one of the family, eating at the same table, sleeping, indeed, (for economy of house-work,) in the same bed with his master, and privileged to feel his full share of interest in domestic matters; but on the other hand bound to obedience and rigid service.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading While Gilbert was dismounting at the gate leading into his barn-yard, he was suddenly accosted by a boyish voice:-- “Got back, have you?”