Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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From this reading WHERE IS BIM?

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From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading WHERE IS BIM?

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

in other respects or ways

From this reading His conscience was clear, and he had nothing to fear from observation, curious or otherwise.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

with low volume

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

in the direction of

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

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

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE IS BIM?

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading Billy Brackett was in a particularly contented frame of mind, and whistled softly to himself as he tramped through the muddy streets of one of the muddiest cities in the United States, towards the telegraph office.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was well satisfied with the results of his expedition thus far, and with its prospects of a successful termination.

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

From this reading He did not notice the curious looks with which several persons regarded him as the bright light from a store window fell on his face, nor would he have cared if he had.