Chapter XII

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality

From this reading "And he told you it was Corny Ludson, did he?" asked Fred.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

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From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

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From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

and nothing more

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading "And he told you it was Corny Ludson, did he?" asked Fred.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

information about recent and important events

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

express in words

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

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

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Fred inquired calmly, although he rubbed his forehead, as though bothered a little by this latest news.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "And he told you it was Corny Ludson, did he?" asked Fred.

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

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

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

(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 "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

at the time that

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

which person or people

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Don't know just why that bumped into my head, but I had an errand with Hi, anyhow, you understand."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, you know strangers don't come to town in droves these days, and so when I happened to set eyes on a party I didn't recognize, who had just been talking with Hi Jimmerson, the livery stable man, I asked him who it was.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading LAYING PLANS "Did you see him yourself, Colon, or did some one tell you?"