Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

later than; following

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

(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 Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

aroused to action

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

put or send forth

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

set up or found

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

made afraid

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

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From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

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

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

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

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

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From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

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From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

and nothing more

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

not any; not one

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

on one occasion

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

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

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

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From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Few remained to accept it, however, the imminent memory of the police having frightened all others away.

relieve from

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

a state of acute pain

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

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

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

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

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading His furtive looks and the uneasy glances he cast behind him, no less than the panicky character of his flight, might have aroused further question on the part of those he left, had they been in a position to observe the man.

up to a particular time

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

at the time that

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.

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

From this reading He made no pause until he had gained the comparative seclusion of Johnny the Greek's place, which he found almost deserted after the riot of which De Launay had been the center.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Johnny had succeeded in getting rid of the officers without the discovery of his illicit operations, and Snake Murphy was once more in his place ready to dispense hospitality.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading JIM BANKER HITS THE TRAIL When Jim Banker, the prospector, hurried from the hotel, he was singularly agitated for a man merely suffering from the shyness of the desert wanderer in the presence of a pretty woman.