Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

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

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

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

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

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

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

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

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

dearly loved

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

having the place or position changed

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

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

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

of great significance or value

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

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

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

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

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

and nothing more

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

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

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

in a restless manner

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

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

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

required or under orders

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

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

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

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

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

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

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

the upper part of anything

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

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

From this reading In the face of facts there really was justification for such excitement on the part of the miners, the issue at stake being an important boundary line between two great nations.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading From the channel called Portland on the south, along the coast to the pinnacles of St. Elias, ten marine leagues were supposed from time immemorial to be defined; neither the channel, the salt water line, nor the mountain's top having been materially changed as to configuration.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE OLD STONE HOUSE The inhabitants of Rainy Hollow were greatly disturbed.

at the time that

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

belonging to which person

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those loyal to the stars and stripes, and supporting themselves under the protection of their beloved colors, were surprised to hear hinted the possibility of their being placed, against their will, under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, whose hand might easily prove an arbitrary one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.

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

From this reading Restlessly they agitated the question at their miners' meetings, with a dim hope that some solution of the trouble would present itself, and ultimately they would be left in the happy possession of properties for which they had endured strenuous hardships and from which they would only part when compelled.