Chapter V

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

with affection

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

true confidential information

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

to come or go into

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

a social unit living together

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

only a very short time before

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

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

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

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

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

engage in

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

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 Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

absolutely essential

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

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

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

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

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

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

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

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

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

-ing form of “weather” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Since the dark days at the beginning of the war the Coltons had been obliged to give up their pleasant home on Morgan Street, in what was then one of the most desirable residence districts of the city, and had moved into a smaller house on Palm Street, far up on the North Side and not many blocks from the St. Louis Fair Grounds.

at the time that

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.

in or at the place that

From this reading In due time the unfortunate family reached their destination, where they were affectionately received by the Coltons and taken into their home.

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

From this reading HOPE DEFERRED It is not necessary to enter into the details of that trip, which was devoid of unusual incidents.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Colton had succeeded in weathering his reverses and still had his business, that of real estate, downtown; but it was in a far from prosperous condition, and his income was hardly sufficient to support him and his family, consisting of his wife and two small children.

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

From this reading He had had the misfortune, when a young man, to lose his left arm at the elbow so that he was handicapped in the battle of life; but he made up in mental capacity what he lacked in physical, so he had always been able, until the beginning of the war, to make a comfortable living.