Chapter XI · A Surprised Deacon

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

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

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From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

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

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

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From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

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From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

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

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Deacon Blackford had certainly heard a noise.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

in a restless manner

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading “I don’t know,” he answered sleepily enough.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

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

From this reading “What’s that, Amos?” asked Mrs. Abigail Blackford, as she too heard the suspicious sound.

at the time that

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had lain awake the early part of the night, tossing restlessly, for the memory of the scene in the afternoon with the two men had bothered the deacon.

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

From this reading It was not the slight sound made by Joe Strong, when that young magician made his escape from the house, but it was the louder noise made by the two rascals in taking the papers and money.