Chapter I

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

how long something has existed

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

in addition

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

at any time

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

being two more than forty

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

set up or found

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

the act of giving

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

for the most part

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

the force of workers available

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

used to form the superlative

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

someone whose age is in the eighties

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

on one occasion

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

a human being

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

fairly large in size

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

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

From this reading TO me and to those of my generation, Judge Priest was always Judge Priest.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So he was also to most of the people of our town and our county and our judicial district.

up to a particular time

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

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

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

a Caucasian

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

which person or people

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

belonging to which person

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

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

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.

a late time of life

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

but in spite of that

From this reading A few men of his own age--mainly men who had served with him in the Big War--called him Billy, right to his face, and yet a few others, men of greater age than these, spoke of him and to him as William, giving to the name that benignant and most paternal air which an octogenarian may employ in referring to one who is ten or fifteen years his junior.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading George H. Doran Company New York New York George H. Doran Company MANDY MARTIN, whose soul was as white as her skin was black, and who for forty-two years, until her death, was a loyal friend and servant of my people.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I was a fairly sizable young person before ever I found out that once upon a time among his intimates the Judge had worn yet another title.