Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

(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 Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

a youthful male person

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

made afraid

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

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

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

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 The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading MARCY TAKES TO THE SWAMP.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

cut with a saw

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

confined on all sides

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading MARCY TAKES TO THE SWAMP.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading MARCY TAKES TO THE SWAMP.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading MARCY TAKES TO THE SWAMP.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading MARCY TAKES TO THE SWAMP.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

except if; if not

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

precisely as stated

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

during the time that

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.

which person or people

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

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

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Julius believed that the dwelling had been surrounded by the Home Guards while he was stowing the valise and blankets in the boat, and if that proved to be the case, Marcy would in all probability start for Williamston jail instead of the swamp.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading The black boy thought of these things in an instant of time, and did what he could to upset the plans of the Home Guards by yelling at the top of his voice.

but in spite of that

From this reading The little darky was not very badly frightened on his own account--he never got that way unless he saw or heard something he could not understand--but he was overwhelmed with anxiety for Marcy Gray, who had not yet left the presence of his mother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Keep still, you little fule," said Beardsley, in an angry whisper.