Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

anew

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

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

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a youthful male person

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

dearly loved

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

having made preparations

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

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

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

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

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

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

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

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

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

most important element

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

absolutely essential

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

not any; not one

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

without much difficulty

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

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From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

a state in east central United States

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

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

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

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

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

in the direction of

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Of course, his feelings towards Captain de Banyan, in spite of his antecedents in the Third Tennessee, underwent a sudden and agreeable change; and in the joy of his heart he was disposed to embrace his friend, and beg forgiveness for the suspicions he had entertained of him.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

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

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

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

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Somers made no reply; for he readily perceived that the utmost caution was necessary, though he did not understand the position of his friend, or what complications there were in the situation.

at the time that

From this reading They had advanced but a short distance from the main street, when they heard the clatter of horses' hoofs.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was filled with rejoicing at finding himself again in the way of getting back to the Union army.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A FRIEND INDEED "Hush, my dear boy! not a word!" said Captain de Banyan in an impressive whisper, as he led the way along the street.