Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always wanted to know why.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

any thing at all

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

terminate

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

without deviation

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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

From this reading He always wanted to know why.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

and nothing more

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

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

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

not any; not one

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a large flow

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

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

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

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

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

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

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

not solved

From this reading Merely a thought had come into his mind that had not come into theirs; and he disliked to be annoyed by anything in the nature of an unsolved problem.

the topmost one of two

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He always wanted to know why.

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

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading THE WATER WHEEL Phil Morgan was no more suspicious by nature than his chums.

at the time that

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

United States painter (1834-1903)

From this reading It was through a break in the trees that partly masked the dam the man had been looking, and Whistler knew that the spot in which he was interested must be directly beside the overflow of the dam--where the water splashed down into the rocky river bed.

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

From this reading He always wanted to know why.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading In this particular case he wished to know why the man called Blake had tried to hide himself in the clump of bushes beside the Upper Road when the automobile load of boys had come along and caught him examining the face of the Elmvale Dam through a field-glass.