Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Chapman was indeed a great human accident.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

past form of “advocate” — push for something

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

(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 THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

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From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

restricting the scope or freedom of action

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

one or the other of two

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

having knowledge and spiritual insight

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

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

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

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

From this reading Chapman was indeed a great human accident.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

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

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

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

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Chapman was indeed a great human accident.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

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

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Chapman was indeed a great human accident.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

not any; not one

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

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From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

a special situation

From this reading There was no confining him to any one thing, either in religion, politics, or finance.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

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

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

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

From this reading He had got up no end of quarrels, invented new religions, established a hotel on principles of high moral economy, advocated broad and advanced ideas in everything, and kept the settlement in a state of excitement generally.

plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

From this reading THE CHAPMANS MOVE INTO THE CITY Chapman had developed Nyack pretty thoroughly, had made money enough to feel independent, and attributed it all to his own virtues.

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

From this reading Chapman was indeed a great human accident.

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

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

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

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had a morality of his own, which he said belonged to the world's advanced ideas, and it was not his fault if there were so few persons enlightened enough to understand and appreciate it in its true sense.