Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

in a brisk manner

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

gotten under control

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

someone who is a detective

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

promote over another

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

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From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

a young female

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

toward home

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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 He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

immediately past

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

by chance

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

with speed

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

free from harm or evil

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

coming after or following

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading About half way home he met a carriage coming out from town.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

during the time that

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

which person or people

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COMING OF A LETTER Perhaps Dick did not walk quite as briskly as usual while trudging homeward, for he was certainly pretty well tired out, and what with the poles and fish he had quite a burden to carry.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But he felt pleased to think that the day had been so filled with little happenings, from his unsuccessful search for work, the ride with the friendly farmer who had offered him a place, the fishing-hole industry, and last, but not far from least, the rescue of Benjy and succeeding gratitude of pretty Bessie Gibbs.

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

From this reading He was glad it had been _her_ cat; he would sooner do a favor for Bessie than any girl he knew; for while her father was probably the richest man in Riverview she had never put on any airs like the Harkness girls, who passed him in the street and looked right through him without a smile.

an affirmative

From this reading It contained several people, and Dick quickly recognized it as the Gibbs vehicle--yes, and that Bessie was one of those who made up the party.