Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

later than; following

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

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From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

in a serious manner

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

set up or found

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

American colonist (born in England) who was banished from Boston for her religious views (1591-1643)

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

weather unsuitable for outdoor activities

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

a person who likes to join groups

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

a large indefinite number

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

above and across; more than

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

owed as a debt

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

on the contrary

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The chair,” said Grandfather, “after the ceremony of Mr. Oliver’s oath, appears to have been quite forgotten by the multitude.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Nevertheless, it was conveyed away under cover of the night and committed to the care of a skilful joiner.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

express in words

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

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

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

the quality of being of practical use

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

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

From this reading Perhaps she was afraid that the venerable chair, by being exposed to the inclemency of a September gale, might get the rheumatism in its aged joints.

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

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.

at the time that

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

which person or people

From this reading THE NEXT evening, Clara, who remembered that our chair had been left standing in the rain under Liberty Tree, earnestly besought Grandfather to tell when and where it had next found shelter.

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

From this reading Indeed, being much bruised and rather rickety, owing to the violent treatment it had suffered from the Hutchinson mob, most people would have thought that its days of usefulness were over.