Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a theatrical performer

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

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

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

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From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a person who is being chased

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

demanding attention

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a boy or man

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

set up or found

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

with long hair

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

above and across; more than

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

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

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

male cat

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

in the direction of

From this reading Here he found a man who had seen a long-haired fellow in a shabby frock coat and black hat riding toward the railroad station beside one of the farmers who lived beyond the Red Mill.

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

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tom, however, was able to find no trace of the fellow until he got to the outskirts of Cheslow, the nearest town.

migratory

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.

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

From this reading This was following the tempest which had burst over the neighborhood at mid-afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading THE CRYING NEED Tom Cameron chased about the neighborhood for more than two hours in his fast car hunting the trail of the man who he had decided must be a wandering theatrical performer.

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

From this reading Of course, this was a "long shot," Tom said; but the trampish individual of whom Ben had told was much more likely to be an actor than a preacher.