Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

later than; following

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

a flock of coots

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

third-person singular of “covet” — wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

dearly loved

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

divisible by two

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

having existence or being or actuality

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

in this general vicinity

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

evil or harmful in nature or influence

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

place in proper rank

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

any competition

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

express in words

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

blindly imitative

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

a special situation

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

in the direction of

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

expressed without speech

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

which person or people

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But with McCalloway, to whom he need not soften the edges of disclosure, he spoke of something else.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Boone had written to Anne after the election in a vein of satisfaction for a race won.

but in spite of that

From this reading His victory in primary and election seemed to demonstrate an augmented popularity, and yet he had become instinctively cognizant of a covert but bitter undertow of hatred against him: something unspoken and indefinable but existent and malign.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is a small thing," he candidly confessed; "nothing more than a corporal's stripe to the man who covets the baton of a field marshal, but you know the light that leads me, dear Evening Star.

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

From this reading You'll find me scrambling up the hillside toward you at least, even if, as they would say hereabouts, 'hit's a right-smart slavish upgoin'.'"