Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

later than; following

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

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

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

for the reason that

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

the state of being certain

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

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

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

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

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

divisible by two

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

at any time

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

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From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

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

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

of the present time and place

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

causing intoxication

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

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From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

come together

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

and nothing more

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

an amount of time

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

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

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

personal independence

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

in the near future

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading His past experiences had taught him self-reliance and he thrilled to the sense of coming adventures.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

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

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That, by the way, was the only intoxicant James ever took.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Then, too, there was the certainty of immediate events of interest as soon as he reached San Francisco, and he felt confident that he could meet whatever might come.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was glad to be with his old friend, Bob Ketchel, even for a short time.

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

From this reading THE MENU That morning always stood out in Jim's memory, not because of any unusual adventure, nor because it marked any period in his young existence, but simply that he felt full of the exuberance of life, after the night's adventure; the very air was intoxicating.