Chapter V

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

clothing in general

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading More and more was Frank impressed with the Jekyll-and-Hyde idea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading More and more was Frank impressed with the Jekyll-and-Hyde idea.

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

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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From this reading More and more was Frank impressed with the Jekyll-and-Hyde idea.

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From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

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From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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

From this reading More and more was Frank impressed with the Jekyll-and-Hyde idea.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading MYSTERIOUS MOVES.

of an obscure nature

From this reading MYSTERIOUS MOVES.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

do one's shopping

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

carry out

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.

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

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

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

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Up to the time that he entered the Jew’s shop he had not seemed suspicious, but now he had a strange, skulking air, and he sometimes paused and looked round, as if fearing that he was being watched.

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

From this reading Fortunately, on every occasion that Hooker looked back Frank and Bart were able to avoid being seen and recognized; but this apparent suspicion on the part of the one they were following caused Merry’s confidence in him to take another slump.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The manner of the outcast seemed changed with his clothes.