Chapter III

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

anew

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading RANDOLPH CARRIES TALES.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

placed crosswise

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

enclose with a fence

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

a narrow way or road

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

immediately past

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

the force of workers available

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

not one, and not any

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading RANDOLPH CARRIES TALES.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading RANDOLPH CARRIES TALES.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

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

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

male cat

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading Having made sure that there were none of Major Morgan’s men in sight (he feared them and the Baton Rouge people more than he did the boys in blue) Lambert crossed the road and threw down the bars that gave entrance into the door-yard.

at the time that

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.

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

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For three or four miles or more he rode along the fence that separated a wide corn-field from the timber, passed in the rear of Mr. Gray’s extensive home plantation, and at last came out into the road again opposite the house in which Ned Griffin and his mother now lived.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When Tom Randolph and the man Lambert brought their interview to a close and rode away in different directions, as we have recorded, the latter turned into the first lane he came to, and finally disappeared in the woods.