Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

exhale hard

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

a youthful male person

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

without deviation

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

a very dark black

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

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

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

flash intermittently

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

depressingly dark

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

the sound of laughing

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

cut with a saw

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

push forcefully

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

up to a particular time

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

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

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what was his surprise, when, on turning to deal a deadly blow, he saw Ebony seated before him, his sable face convulsed with laughter.

at the time that

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony was in the act of springing to the ground and making his presence known, when the Irishman’s remark--which caught the negro’s ears--of the place through which they were passing being so gloomy, and that he imagined he felt the icy fingers of the Old Nick upon him, suggested a practical joke to his mind.

which person or people

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

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

From this reading Ebony Jim had not remained in his concealment among the foliage more than a minute when he recognized the voice of his old friend, Flick O’Flynn, among the three whom he at first took for robbers, but who in fact were O’Flynn, Frank Armond and Walter Lyman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Waiting until the trio were directly under him, he thrust his hand down through the foliage, and seizing the loquacious O’Flynn by the neck, jerked him from the ground and up among the foliage with the quickness of thought.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Flick gave vent to a furious yell, and dropping his rifle drew his knife, supposing that he was in the hands of the Old Boy, sure enough.