Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

(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 "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

any thing at all

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading BOB'S SCHEME.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

made afraid

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

the act of departing

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

engage in

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

plural of “prong” — a pointed projection

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

To recall to mind.

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading BOB'S SCHEME.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading But they were somewhat relieved when Bob said:

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

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

at the time that

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

in or at the place that

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He doesn't know anything more than Newcombe himself does, and if he can make a few dollars for nothing, why let him."

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

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you weren't all a good deal frightened, you would remember that Pete hasn't been told where we were going.

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

From this reading From what Jim could see from the loop-hole, there was every reason for the young moonlighters to believe that the negro Pete, whom they hired, was betraying them to Newcombe, and each one felt more than uneasy when Jim reported that the detective had fastened some money on one of the prongs of the hay-fork.