Chapter IV · A Torpedo Man’s Peril

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

(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 He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

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From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

for the reason that

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

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

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

dearly loved

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

look down on with disdain

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

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

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

not accessible to view

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

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

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

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From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

engage in

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

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From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

and nothing more

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

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From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

cause to run

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

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From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

develop or come to a promising stage

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

a message informing of danger

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.

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

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At sight of his little friend, Brace reined in his horses and stopped for a moment’s chat with him.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading On the day that Arthur played at being a Prince, and was on his way to unfold the sad result of that experience to Uncle Phin, he met Brace Barlow driving out of an old wood road that led to his nitro-glycerine magazine, hidden in the loneliest depths of the forest.

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

From this reading He had been about to pour into this friend’s ear all his troubles, and make a complaint against his Aunt Nancy; but it suddenly occurred to him that by so doing he would be only acting the part of a tale-bearer, which his father had taught him most heartily to despise.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, I am so glad to see you, ‘dear giant’!” he began impulsively, “because——” Here he paused.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In spite of the young man’s warning that he had a load of the “stuff” under the seat, Arthur ran forward and clambered up into the wagon beside him.