Chapter III

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

(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 Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “They calculate, sir, to go,” answered Raoul, gravely.

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

From this reading “And are they going?” said I.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading “They calculate, sir, to go,” answered Raoul, gravely.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

recognizable; marked

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

an association of criminals

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading “They calculate, sir, to go,” answered Raoul, gravely.

the act of departing

From this reading “And are they going?” said I.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading “They calculate, sir, to go,” answered Raoul, gravely.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

ten 10s

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

go away from a place

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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 Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading Raoul met me nervously.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Raoul met me nervously.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading Raoul met me nervously.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

past form of “parole” — release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “They calculate, sir, to go,” answered Raoul, gravely.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading “And are they going?” said I.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading “General McBride paroled Kelly and his gang,” said he, “and the moonshiners have come back from the mountains a hundred strong, and given the revenue officers twenty minutes to leave for New Orleans.”

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

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

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Judge Pennoyer had all the elements of a true sport; and I went back to Raoul--(having had a long walk down the brook with Jeanie; her happiness in her sister’s prospects was quite charming)--an hour after the time fixed, less decided--I think there is some adventurous blood in the Higginbothams--and found the camp in a state of wild tumult.