Chapter XX

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

plural of “absentee” — one that is absent or not in residence

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

(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 The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

cook outdoors on a barbecue grill

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

next to; at the side of

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

shining intensely

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

a deep opening in the earth's surface

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

rid of obstructions

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

used as expletives

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

having gaps or spaces

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

discontented as toward authority

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

past form of “flavor” — lend flavor to

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

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

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

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

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

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

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

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

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

not in physical motion

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

and nothing more

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

inspired by love for your country

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)

From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

a state of disorder involving group violence

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a small stream

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading How he came by so large a quantity of powder was then, and afterward remained, a mystery.

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

From this reading The ringleader of this motley juvenile assemblage was Pickie Tait.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

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From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

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

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading That favorite rural diversion, a barbecue, had been projected, and certain optimistic souls, spending the day thus in the forest beside a flowing rivulet, drinking of its crystal clear water, flavored with mint and dashed with “Robertson County,” grew patriotic enough by degrees to declare that it was altogether like the good old times, and “damn the bloody chasm.”

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

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

a Caucasian

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

which person or people

From this reading The disaffected absentees who remained in the town were of opinion that it was a “mighty pore little Fourth,” for Independence Day was here represented only by a banner on the court-house, hanging motionless in the sultry air, and all the “under-foot trash” of the village, white and black, rioting in fire-crackers and small explosions of gunpowder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fervid Fourth-of-July sun was blazing in the sky, and Chattalla responded, for the first time since the war, with a celebration of the day.