Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

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From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

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

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

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

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

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

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

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

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

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From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

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From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

wanted intensely

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

remove the dust from

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

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From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

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

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

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

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

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

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

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

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

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

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

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 The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

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

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

used to form the superlative

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

not any; not one

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

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

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

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From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

a full supply

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

possessive form of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

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

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

a special situation

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

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

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading In fact, he had entered into a commercial treaty with the one livery stable of Ogleport, down at Runner’s Tavern, to supply him from time to time with all the fast horses that he might need.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

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

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He had spent the whole morning among his books, retorts, air-pumps, and other matters, over at the Academy building, and he desired something else for a change.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That was his first visit to Ogleport, but, although well aware that there was plenty of fine scenery in the neighborhood, he had thus far made no further acquaintance with it than he had gained from the stage, as he was pulled through the clouds of dust on the north road the day of his arrival.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading GEORGE BRAYTON’S DRIVE George Brayton had been guilty of the most natural thing in the world that afternoon.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young “assistant” had therefore deliberately planned a sort of tour of investigation behind a fast horse, and he meant to have a good many more of the sort.