Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

later than; following

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

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From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

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From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

someone who hunts game

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

plural of “kennedy” — 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

social deportment

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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 His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

living in a particular place

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

temperamentally disinclined to talk

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

the act of searching for something

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

in the near future

From this reading He was not slow in finding out the prettiest girls in the neighborhood, and his gallantries were soon the cause of many heartburnings.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

carry out

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

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

From this reading His first visit, after seeking out Dod Hunter, was to the Kennedys, and though the questions which Agnes put were few, Carter was not reticent, and being always glad of listeners, he chatted on, revealing many things, and not hesitating sometimes to draw somewhat upon his imagination so that his stories might be the more effective.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Indeed, Carter himself gave this impression, for it was not long before he knew the whole country-side, and had taken his place as a resident.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.

a late time of life

From this reading He was a bright, attractive young fellow, nineteen or twenty years of age, with a fresh, boyish face, pleasant manners, and a soft Southern voice.

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

From this reading THE OVERTHROW OF HUMPHREY With the appearance of young Carter Ritchie, the neighbors arrived at the decision that Parker Willett would not return, and that eventually this cousin of his would take his clearing.