Chapter XV

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

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

(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 To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

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

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

react verbally

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

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

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

to strive with determination

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

true confidential information

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

set up or found

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

as follows

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

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

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

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

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To all he made the same reply, namely, that he had been out practising at a target.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

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

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

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

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

at the time that

From this reading A great many people were interested when this pale and weary-looking little man appeared in public with a gun in his hands, and he was compelled to answer many questions in regard to the event.

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

From this reading Mr. Sanders did not go at once to the hotel, but turned his attention to the various details which he had arranged for.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Tidwell went to the hotel opposite the railway station, while Major Perdue and Colonel Blasengame, for obvious reasons, went to the rival hotel.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There they found Captain Buck Sanford lounging about with a Winchester rifle slung across his shoulder.