Chapter XXV

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

a youthful male person

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

one or the other of two

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

within a building

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

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

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

with neatness

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

from crude petroleum; used for candles and for preservative or waterproof coatings

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading “Tickets, please,” said Gordon, grabbing the paraffin paper and passing on.

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

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

male cat

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

create by training and teaching

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

up to a particular time

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

in a wanton manner

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

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

From this reading As a scout never throws papers about wantonly, either indoors or out, it fell out that these papers were held by their various possessors until Gordon conceived the notion of gathering them up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading DANFORTH HAS HIS WAY At Albany a boy boarded the train with a huge basket of sandwiches, each neatly wrapped in paraffin paper, and Red Deer successfully negotiated with him for his entire stock.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What you up to now, Kid?” asked Tom Langford, as Gordon stopped at his seat.