Chapter XV · Tells of Adventures in the Fog

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I guess, though, I was about everywhere.

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

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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From this reading “I don’t know where I was,” said Tom.

to or in any or all places

From this reading “I guess, though, I was about everywhere.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess, though, I was about everywhere.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I don’t know where I was,” said Tom.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know where I was,” said Tom.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

a midday meal

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His countenance looked much more cheerful.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I don’t know where I was,” said Tom.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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 And as he ate he recounted the tale of his morning’s adventures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “I guess, though, I was about everywhere.

male cat

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

in or at the place that

From this reading “I don’t know where I was,” said Tom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.

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

From this reading Five minutes later, having learned with bewilderment that the repast on the table was luncheon instead of a late breakfast, Tom was seated with a plate before him and doing noble work.