Chapter XX

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

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading ACCUSED OF STEALING.

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

promote over another

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

an established custom

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

having existed for a long time

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

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

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

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

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACCUSED OF STEALING.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

and nothing more

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

having patronage or clients

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading ACCUSED OF STEALING.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

make sweeter in taste

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

express in words

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading "Thet's one on Ike Marvelling, sure!" laughed a young man near the auction stand.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

push forcefully

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading To tell the truth, the man was not liked by any one, and was only patronized by force of circumstances or through long-standing habit.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

which person or people

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.

a late time of life

From this reading He was a thoroughly mean man, and the fact that his trade had been falling off steadily for several years had not tended to sweeten his temper.

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

From this reading It was plain to see that the store-keeper who had thus thrust himself into the young auctioneer's business was not in high favor with the residents of the country town.