Chapter XI

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

for the reason that

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

a railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

having the place or position changed

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

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

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

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From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

a message received and understood

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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 But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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 AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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 Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

and nothing more

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

the members of a business venture created by contract

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

a safe place

From this reading Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

try to get or reach

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

having been made square

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

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 The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In fact, it seemed that the greater portion of the inmates had been committed because they had run away from home to seek adventures on the road.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

the upper part of anything

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

create by training and teaching

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

a vagrant

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading The stories that they told had fascinated him, and he had stored away much information as to how to conduct oneself in Trampdom.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Joshua had talked with many boys in the House of Refuge who had been tramps.

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

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

at the time that

From this reading But he knew only that he was not disturbed throughout the entire night, as he lay in one corner on the hard floor, his head pillowed by an arm that ached when he awoke from time to time.

which person or people

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.

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

From this reading AN OFFER OF PARTNERSHIP HAD Joshua Cole been aware that the other tramp who rode on top of the train had “squared things with the brakeman,” he would not have been so surprised at the long ride he made without being ordered off by some train official.