Chapter XI

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From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

have

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

dearly loved

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

elaborately or excessively ornamented

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

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

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

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

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

and nothing more

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow

From this reading Pat’s look of chagrin more than made up for the insults to his beloved Ark that Tom had been forced to bear.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

cut with a saw

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

not often

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

dependable

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

feeling self-importance

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

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

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

male cat

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

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

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Connors seldom sent more than one carriage to the 6:05 and on this occasion Pat Herron was late and Tom reaped what small harvest there was before the livery hack reached the platform.

at the time that

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.

which person or people

From this reading THE _NEWS-PATRIOT_ AIDS That evening Tom, who made the trip to the 6:05 train alone, picked up two passengers and so swelled the day’s receipts to one dollar and a half.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading The next morning Tom and Willard went around to the hotel and saw the proprietor, Mr. Timothy Meechin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tim, as he was called, was a stout, good-natured man with florid face and a loud laugh who had inherited the hotel property from his father, “Meechin’s” having been a road tavern in the old days when Audelsville was only a wayside settlement.