Chapter XXI

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

at any time

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

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

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

a man of refinement

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

death of a person

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

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

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

above and across; more than

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

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

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

cut with a saw

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

being five more than sixty

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

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

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

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

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

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

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

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

From this reading Of course I could not believe it was old Matt, for I had seen him fall before the rifle-shot of the Indian, and had wept bitterly over his grave when his remains were committed to the earth.

at the time that

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT.

which person or people

From this reading He was the very image of Matt Rockwood, who had taken me from the cold waters of the upper Missouri, and brought me up in his log cabin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I repeat that I was startled when I saw the gentleman in the room with the open door.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading The gentleman before me was dressed better than old Matt ever clothed himself; but his face was as brown from exposure, and his brow as deeply indented with wrinkles.