Chapter VIII

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

From this reading SEVEN LUNATICS AND A REPORTER.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

(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 Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading SEVEN LUNATICS AND A REPORTER.

at or in or to any place

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

covered or wrapped with a bandage

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The only person who needed help was Indian.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The only person who needed help was Indian.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

plural of “lunatic” — an insane person

From this reading SEVEN LUNATICS AND A REPORTER.

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From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The only person who needed help was Indian.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

and nothing more

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

a human being

From this reading The only person who needed help was Indian.

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

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading SEVEN LUNATICS AND A REPORTER.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading SEVEN LUNATICS AND A REPORTER.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

carry out

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

a special situation

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

precisely as stated

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading There was not a boat to be seen anywhere, so the crowd was helpless and terrified.

wedged or packed in together

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

(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 The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

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

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

which person or people

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mark Mallory was a strong swimmer, as those who remember his rescue of Grace Fuller can testify; his hands were all bandaged up, which interfered with him considerably, but he had gotten off his coat in expectation of some such smash-up as this, and so he was able to take care of himself.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The only thing that prevented a serious accident was first, the fact that the boat was very near to the shore; and second, that the furious beast had gotten his horns well wedged into the wood so that he could not chase the plebes if he had wanted to.