Chapter IV

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

later than; following

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

(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 Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

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From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

divisible by two

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

being seven more than fifty

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

your parents

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

being nine more than forty

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

brought together in one place

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

the act of departing

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

in a humble manner

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

the literary culture

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

and nothing more

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

above and across; more than

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

accept an excuse for

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

a member of a police force

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading After reading the two papers over carefully, he slowly remarked, with a puzzled look on his face:

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

free from ambiguity

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

having come into contact

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

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

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

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

From this reading Apparently I could not even look up at the cruel, cold-staring crowd of country folks that thickly gathered around me.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading I had several other letters of this kind in my pocket, but remembering that home reference is said to be the best, I selected only two from the bunch--those of Mr. John Shackelford and Mr. Frank Powell, and here I must beg their pardon, most humbly, for using their kind notes of praise like this, and am sure they'll forgive me, for I was in a tight box.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

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

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

in or at the place that

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

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

From this reading Evidently the policeman was touched, and unaware of the fact that I was playing on his sympathy, he questioned me as to where I lived, where I was going, etc., all of which I answered in a straightforward manner, adding that I was going West to cure the asthma, and that I had letters of recommendation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Snatched From Death--Forty-nine Miles on a Hand-car--Finding a Partner._ Two-score people had seen me pulled down from the tender, and were now watching the result of my sudden discomfiture with interest, and with a look of deep humiliation and embarrassment--for the most part assumed--for my vanity had materially suffered in that fifty-seven mile ride, I now stood in the presence of the policeman.