Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

(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 But also these boys all had to go to school.

in addition

From this reading But also these boys all had to go to school.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But also these boys all had to go to school.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But also these boys all had to go to school.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

not any; not one

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

an educational institution

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

without speaking

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

and nothing more

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

move stealthily

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

having a supporting base

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

the act of swimming

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading But also these boys all had to go to school.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

confirm the truth of

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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 He slid silently into the water with his rags clinging to him and started swimming up the river against the ebbing tide.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.

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

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STORY CLOSES AND SCHOOL OPENS Keekie Joe could not trust himself in any such stalking exploit and he had no standing capital of good reputation with which to verify his honorable intention in case his bungling hand should slip.

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

From this reading He had as good as promised Townsend that he would not go swimming.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am not saying what I think he should have done; I am simply telling you what he did.