Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

from appearances alone

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

an occurrence of something

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

put or send forth

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

rural regions

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

one or the other of two

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Pee-wee felt strange and very lonesome.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

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

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

being the only one; single and isolated from others

From this reading Pee-wee felt strange and very lonesome.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

cut off or left behind

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

worth remembering

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

above and across; more than

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading And night cast its shroud over the quiet countryside.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

in or at or to some place

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

in the near future

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Pee-wee felt strange and very lonesome.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading There he was, almost exactly half-way between Bridgeboro and Temple Camp marooned in a railroad tower house.

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 To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

precisely as stated

From this reading Pee-wee felt strange and very lonesome.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

look attentively

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.

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

From this reading To be sure, his situation was not desperate; occasionally an auto passed along the road, the Italian woman (though apparently not deeply interested in his adventures) was somewhere within call, and, in any case, Townsend would either return or send some one.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading PEE-WEE DOESN’T WATCH HIS STEP The sun, which had not been out many hours on that memorable day, withdrew behind the hills, the Italian woman withdrew within her domicile, the billy goat withdrew to his private suite and was soon wrapped in slumber.