Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

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

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

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

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both men were of unusual height.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

set up or found

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

a regular customer

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

and nothing more

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

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

From this reading The older man was a stranger.

the force of workers available

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The older man was a stranger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

existing or coming before

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

on the contrary

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

the quality of being slight or inadequate

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

having a supporting base

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The older man was a stranger.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Both men were of unusual height.

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

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading The older man was a stranger.

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

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

which person or people

From this reading Entering the tavern, he found himself in the midst of rather an exciting scene, occasioned by a bet just made as to the relative height of two men who were standing leaning on the bar.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading AT THE "BLUE HERON" Upon the evening preceding Abner's contemplated return to Kentucky, to wind up his business there, and to hunt for evidence in regard to the Page brothers, he strolled down to the "Blue Heron," a tavern in an adjacent street.

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

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading At a casual glance the younger of the two, a frequenter of the tavern, would appear to be the taller, by reason of his extreme slenderness of build.