Chapter XVII

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

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From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE COASTS OF THE ISLAND.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

past form of “counsel” — give advice to

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

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

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE COASTS OF THE ISLAND.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

any new participant in some activity

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COASTS OF THE ISLAND.

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

become active

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

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

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

estrangement from god

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "I believe in my soul if she was a church member she'd have him convicted of sin at the next quarterly."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading THE COASTS OF THE ISLAND.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Looks like Sis' Callie is about to be the makin' o' Lance," she told her father.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

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

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conviction of sin was always sadly lacking in Lance; he was aware that the cards sometimes went against him in the game of life, but to hint that he could himself be blamed with it was to instantly rouse the defiant devil that counseled his soul ill.

showing curiosity

From this reading LANCE Cleaverage remained at his father's house for a week, saying little, assisting deftly and adequately in the care of Callista, wondering always at the marvelous newcomer, and so rulable, so helpful and void of offense, that Roxy had her rod broken in her hand, and was forced to an unwilling admiration of him.