Chapter III

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

(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 Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

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

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

demanding attention

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

give a description of

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

the act of departing

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

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

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

and nothing more

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

go away from a place

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

not any; not one

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

on one occasion

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

on the contrary

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Finding that I was eager to leave at once, he remarked:

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

plural of “schedule” — a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

for a short time

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

make square

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

a special situation

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

being five more than twenty

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

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

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

which person or people

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading I was hungry and ate a good supper, though I felt like crying as the cashier took my twenty-five cents, for I had never been penniless in a strange town in my life, and now my stock of nerve was weighed exactly by just what money I had left; but the worst thing that hindered my progress, I was heartily ashamed of what I was going to attempt to do.

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

From this reading _Run Out of Town by the Chadbourn Police--Cash Running Low--Getting Schedules Mixed--The First Blush of Shame._ It would be hard to describe my feelings as I started up town.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have just about fifteen minutes to leave Wilmington on a freight train to-night.

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

From this reading Arriving at Market Square, I experienced no difficulty shortly afterwards in striking an acquaintance with a rather shabbily dressed young man, who seemed to know all about the trains.