Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

later than; following

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

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

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

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

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

on or to one side

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

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

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

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From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

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

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

under normal conditions

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

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

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

divisible by two

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the act of departing

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

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

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

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

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

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

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

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

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the literary culture

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

engage in

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

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

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

-ing form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He called me aside and, after remarking that he did not make a practice of going, or sending, to the post office on the Sabbath, said that I might make a trip to the Corners and bring home the mail.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading As the post office was at the residence of the postmaster, letters and papers could be taken from the office on any day or hour of the week.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

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

From this reading But on Sunday morning the Old Squire suddenly bethought himself of his religious newspaper, _The Independent_, which he commonly read for an hour after breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OLD SQUIRE ALLOWS US FOUR DAYS FOR CAMPING OUT So occupied were our minds with the Fair and its incidents, that not one of us had thought to go or send to the post office during that entire week.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We had even passed near it, without thinking to call.