Chapter XIII

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

any thing at all

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

a youthful male person

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

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

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

divisible by two

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

an established custom

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

excessively quick

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

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

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

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

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

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

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

engage in

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

and nothing more

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

characterized by profanity or cursing

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

possessing material wealth

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading She hoped he was a good boy--Julia Bryant, the little angel, hoped so.

do one's shopping

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

communicated in words

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading He had acquired the low and vulgar habit of using profane language at the poorhouse.

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

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

which person or people

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Her blood would have frozen in her veins if she had listened to the irreverent words he had uttered in the shop.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He was conscious that it was not only wicked to do so, but that it was very offensive to many persons who did not make much pretension to piety, or even morality; and, in summing up his faults in the woods, he had included this habit as one of the worst.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY SUDDENLY GETS RICH AND HAS A CONVERSATION WITH ANOTHER HARRY By the time he reached the stable, Harry would have given almost anything to have recalled the hasty expressions he had used.