Chapter X · More Trouble for Tom Bigden

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

expected hopefully

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

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From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

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

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

to or in any or all places

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs)

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

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From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

not any; not one

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

cut with a saw

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

express in words

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

a special situation

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

male cat

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

at the time that

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

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

From this reading Better luck, however, awaited him on his return, for when he came opposite to a lonely part of the beach, near the spot on which their former interview was held, he saw the squatter step cautiously out the bushes and beckon to him.

during the time that

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No doubt the man was surprised at the readiness with which Tom brought his canoe around and headed it for the shore.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “Say,” exclaimed Matt, when Tom had come within speaking distance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

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

From this reading While on his way from his camp to the hatchery Tom Bigden had kept as close to the beach as the depth of the water would permit, looking everywhere for Matt Coyle, but without seeing any thing of him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’m powerful glad to see you, ’cause I want to let you know that I can’t wait no ten days for them fifty dollars.