Chapter XXIII · Tom and Jimmie

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

From this reading But not a word of Annie.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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From this reading But not a word of Annie.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

divisible by two

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

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

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

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

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But not a word of Annie.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

cut with a saw

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

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From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

male cat

From this reading Tom had made minute inquiries concerning his mother, and Rose, and Susan Simms, and even poor old Mrs. Baker.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

under normal conditions

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

accept gladly

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

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

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

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

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Jimmie’s journey was performed in safety, and he won golden opinions from his traveling companion, for whom he had cared as kindly as if it had been his mother instead of the “crabbed widow” in her eternal leghorn, with the vail of faded green.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But not a word of Annie.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had left her at one of the hospitals in Washington, where she was to begin her work as nurse, and hastened on to join his regiment.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Captain Carleton was glad to welcome back the brother whom he had missed so much, but he saw that something was wrong; and that night, as they sat around the tent fire, he asked what it was, and why the face, usually so bright and cheerful, seemed so sober and sad.