used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
(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 In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
can't
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From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
one or the other of two
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
Epworth
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From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
Halfacre
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From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
misdemeanornounUS /ˌmɪsdəˈmiːnər/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
on one occasion
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
the act of punishing
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
reproved
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From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
two times
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
precisely as stated
From this reading With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was totally devoid of any sense of responsibility, either to his Creator, his neighbors or himself.
(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 With this logic to soothe his conscience, and his love of idleness thoroughly gratified, Halfacre was very well contented.
at the time that
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
which person or people
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once when the good preacher, who held services at the “Epworth meeting house” twice a month, reproved him for some misdemeanor by threatening him with the hereafter, he replied, “The devil can’t inflict any more punishment on me than I can stand, if he does, he will kill me.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
produce a literary work
From this reading He could neither read nor write and the world to him ended at the blue rim of the northern horizon beyond the cypress hills.
a late time of life
From this reading In all the forty years of his life, Halfacre had not been twenty miles away from his home.
