Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

react verbally

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

aroused to action

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

endowed with authority

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

fall or come down violently

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

well in the past; former

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

a couple who both have careers and no children (an acronym for dual income no kids)

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

subject to disagreement and debate

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

unproductive of success

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

with glory or in a glorious manner

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

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

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

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

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

create (as an entity)

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

any competition

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

at the same instant

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

move hurridly

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

the season of growth

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

not in physical motion

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

a state in east central United States

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

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

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Of a consequence Stover was invariably still at his collar button when the thin shadow of the Shad glided out of the door.

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

From this reading Now this was an art in itself and many records were claimed and disputed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

being six more than twenty

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

up to a particular time

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

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

From this reading The day was passed in fruitless searching but the next morning brought the answer in the following manner: Dink and the Tennessee Shad--as the majority of trained Laurentians--were accustomed to wallow gloriously in bed until the breakfast gong itself.

at the time that

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

which person or people

From this reading The Tennessee Shad, like most lazy natures, when aroused was capable of extraordinary bursts of speed and was one of the claimants for the authorized record of twenty-six and a fifth seconds from the bed to the door, established by the famous Hickey Hicks who--as has been related--had departed to organize the industries of his country.

having won

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.

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

From this reading At the first crash they would spring simultaneously forth and race through their dressing for the winning of the stairs.