Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

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From this reading ARDMORE.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

cause to be bored

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

gotten under control

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

very small

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

apart from; not including

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

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

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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From this reading THE LABOURS OF MR.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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 This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

the force of workers available

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE LABOURS OF MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LABOURS OF MR.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

established beyond doubt

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

the act of searching for something

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

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

From this reading THE LABOURS OF MR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

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

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

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

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading He had reached the governor’s office early, and seeking diversion, he had picked up a small volume that bore some outward resemblance to a novel.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

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

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

during the time that

From this reading While he waited for Miss Jerry Dangerfield to appear Mr. Thomas Ardmore read for the first time the constitution of the United States.

which person or people

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This proved, however, to be Johnston’s _American Politics_, and he was amazed to find that this diminutive work contained the answers to a great many questions which had often perplexed him, but which he had imagined could not be answered except by statesmen or by men like his friend Griswold, who spent their lives in study.