Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

in addition

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

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

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

people who are frustrated and perplexed

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

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

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

in a systematic or consistent manner

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

the first light of day

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

someone who is a detective

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

having made preparations

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

divisible by two

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

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

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

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

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

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

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

place in proper rank

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

the force of workers available

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

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

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

on one occasion

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

and nothing more

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

a temporary police force

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Zeke refrained however, from any open expression of his amazement, and at once joined the other men in devising a plan of operations to be begun at dawn.

plural of “revenuer” — a government agent responsible for collecting revenue (especially one responsible for stopping bootlegging)

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

required or under orders

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

carry out

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

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

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

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

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

in the direction of

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He suddenly became aware that the change in Uncle Dick was even greater than he had supposed.

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

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

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

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

at the time that

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was decided that Uncle Dick should accompany the marshal and Brant, with the stag-hound, to the tracks of Hodges and Plutina on the north face of Stone Mountain, near Sandy Creek, where the dog could take up the scent, in the hope of solving the mystery that had baffled the human searchers.

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

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There had been a radical readjustment of the old man's' attitude toward life, which disposed him not only to acceptance of Zeke with affection and confidence, but also to toleration of, and alliance with, the "revenuers," whom he had so consistently hated through a long lifetime.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.

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

From this reading Zeke was astounded when he looked around the living-room and recognized Marshal Stone, together with the members of the posse.