Chapter XX · Chapter 20

moving forward

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

(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 wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

in addition

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

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

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

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

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

a youthful male person

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

a town in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

divisible by two

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading EVERY ONE EXPLAINS.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading EVERY ONE EXPLAINS.

a boy or man

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

and nothing more

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

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

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

a brief written record

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading EVERY ONE EXPLAINS.

and nothing more

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

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

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

term of address for a man

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

in the direction of

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

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

From this reading At Bim's growl, Billy Brackett said "Be quiet, sir!" and looked up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

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

From this reading He recognized Sabella and her uncle, the wharf-boat man, the printer, and even the Sheriff of Dubuque County.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

belonging to which person

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered somewhat at the number of persons advancing towards him, and was also surprised to note that, with one exception, they were all people whom he knew.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."

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

From this reading The only one of the group whom he had not seen before was the gentlemanly and thoroughly honest-looking young fellow upon whose shoulder the Sheriff had just laid his hand, saying, "I want you, my boy."