Chapter VIII

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

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

the act of giving

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

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

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading HOUNDS ON THE TRAIL.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

engage in

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOUNDS ON THE TRAIL.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

put a saddle on

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

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

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

express a supposition

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "Are you ill, or have you heard some terrible news?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading HOUNDS ON THE TRAIL.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

male cat

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

in the direction of

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading HOUNDS ON THE TRAIL.

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

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Both," replied Tom, giving his horse a slap to start him toward the stable, and afterward throwing himself down upon one of the steps that led up to the porch.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

which person or people

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

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

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading "Who do you suppose has come back to town to worry and torment me?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, Tom, what has happened to make you look so pale and haggard?" anxiously inquired Mrs. Randolph, as the perplexed and discouraged captain of the Home Guards drew rein before the door and rolled out of his saddle instead of dismounting in his usual soldier-like fashion.