Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading A STRANGE STORY.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

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

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

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

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

having the head uncovered

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

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

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

a person of German nationality

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

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

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

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From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

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

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

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

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

a boy or man

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

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 A STRANGE STORY.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE STORY.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

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

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

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

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading It was the same lad--the only noticeable difference being that he was bareheaded and his garments were much frayed and torn.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

migratory

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

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

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

at the time that

From this reading The amazement of Jack Carleton, when he recognized the figure before him, was beyond description.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

during the time that

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

which person or people

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was Otto Relstaub--the same honest German lad from whom he parted weeks previous when the two were captives in the hands of the wandering Sauks, the divisions of which took such different directions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He held his gun in his right hand, the stock resting on the ground, while he looked with a half-inquiring expression, as if doubting the identity of the young Kentuckian who had come such a distance to help restore him to his friends.