Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

any thing at all

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

food of a ruminant regurgitated to be chewed again

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

true confidential information

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

the quality of being wordy and talkative

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

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

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

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

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

and nothing more

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

full of life and energy

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

publicly displayed

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

that is looked for

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Several hours passed and most of this time they spent taking short naps in order to keep in condition for anything that might crop up.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

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

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading All the same his sound common sense told him there was apt to be some pretty lively times in store for them before the end they sought had been obtained.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

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

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE SCENT GROWS WARMER It all seemed so simple, as Jack put it, that Perk felt everything was bound to come their way eventually if not just then.

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

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.

which person or people

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He had the feeling of one who had been fed up on thrilling details and figured on having a great volume of tragic possibilities to mull over in his customary fashion--for all the world, as Jack often told him, like a cow chewing her cud.

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

From this reading Realizing that Jack had now posted him thoroughly, Perk managed to curb his curiosity besides, the chances were his pal would be likely to frown on anything approaching garrulity.