Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

in an accurate manner

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

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

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

having made preparations

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

divisible by two

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

in a manner or to an extent that is well known

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

having or given a form or shape

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

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

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

immediately past

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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 He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

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

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

by chance

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

except for; apart from

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

the act of sucking

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

carry out

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

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

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

up to a particular time

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

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

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

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

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

(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 "As the surveyor told you, Ralph, we can't well lose money on this last venture, even if we wanted to," said Harry at length.

at the time that

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

during the time that

From this reading A GENEROUS OFFER It was late in the afternoon of the next day when Harry and I sat figuring in our shanty, while Johnston lay on a heap of cedar twigs sucking at his pipe and encouraging us languidly.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I never could stand figures, and that's perhaps why I'm poor," he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He formed a characteristic picture of the free lance as he lay there, bronzed and blonde-bearded, with his massy limbs disposed in an attitude of easy grace, awaiting the result with a careless unconcern until Harry flung a long boot at him as a signal for silence.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Go on, you are doing famously, and, though Ralph can't add up correctly to save his life, I'll take your word for it."