Chapter II

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

later than; following

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

(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 “And it’s mighty glad they all are.”

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading “And it’s mighty glad they all are.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “And it’s mighty glad they all are.”

an established custom

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

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

From this reading “And it’s mighty glad they all are.”

possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading “And it’s mighty glad they all are.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

not any; not one

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

above and across; more than

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

catch sight of

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

make steady

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “They do be after talking it over, Master Ethan,” said the ex-dragoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

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

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Ethan was busy with a huge portfolio of Mr. Jefferson’s papers in a small room at the south end; from the hall came the murmur of voices and now and then a steady flow of words which showed that some member was addressing the Congress.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading “And no wonder,” said Ethan Carlyle, looking up from his work with a smile.

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

From this reading HOW A SPY LISTENED AT THE WINDOW Shamus O’Moore took his young master’s horse and his own to a neighboring stable where they were in the habit of putting them up, and then returned to the state house.