Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

(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 "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

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

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

from appearances alone

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

fearless and daring

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

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

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

twice as great or many

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

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

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

divisible by two

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

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

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a boy or man

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

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

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

set down according to a plan

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

the sound of laughing

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

and nothing more

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a shaky motion

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading At that the elongated scout gave a loud laugh; the clouds passed from his face like magic.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

a special situation

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

not possible to deny

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

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

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

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

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What might that be, ma'm?" asked Lil Artha, in a quivering voice; for the poor fellow began to have a terrible fear that she was about to warn them her stock of provisions was too valuable to be wasted on a batch of tramps.

in or at the place that

From this reading If he could only be positive of his regular rations it mattered nothing to Lil Artha where he laid his head.

which person or people

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JOHNNY'S CHICKEN THIEF TRAP "I'm only sorry for one thing, boys," remarked Farmer Trotter's wife, who had apparently hailed the decision of the seven bold scouts to guard her fowl-roost with undeniable joy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Of course, we'll be glad to have you to supper, and breakfast, too, for that matter," she told them; "but I'm afraid I couldn't find beds enough to go 'round, even if you all doubled up."