Chapter X

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

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

for the reason that

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

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From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

a boy or man

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

cause fear in

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

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

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

and nothing more

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

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

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

made afraid

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

clean with hard rubbing

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

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

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

a special situation

From this reading He said the four were just sort of scrub Japs, full of superstitions and that sort of thing.

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

From this reading But, says he, don’t expect any ghost dodges to frighten the other fellow.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

look attentively

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.

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

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

which person or people

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Motu told us it was probably because the four were pretty badly scared by what happened the night before, and were waiting for The Man Who Will Come.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The next day passed without a sight of a single Japanese.

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

From this reading Motu’s idea was that the four would lay back and keep watch.