Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

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

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

highest in quality

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

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

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

engage in

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

worthless or oversimplified ideas

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

hunt or shoot snipe

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Well, you see what you made by it, don’t you?”

at the time that

From this reading He was really alarmed; but when he had taken a good look at the newcomers, in order to make sure of their identity, he laid his gun across the chair, pushed up his sleeves, and shook both his fists at Dan.

which person or people

From this reading “I never tried to make a fool of you,” stammered Dan, who had a faint idea that he understood the situation.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

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

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Silas was so completely wrapped up in his own affairs that the boys got close to him before he was aware of their presence, and it is the greatest wonder in the world that he did not shoot one of them in his excitement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “So you thought you would fool your poor old pap this morning, did you, you little snipe?” he shouted.