Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

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

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

of or relating to billiards

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

a slight indication

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

the act of consuming food

From this reading "What's eating you, Toady?

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

at any time

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

set up or found

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

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

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

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

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

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

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

not any; not one

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

plural of “posse” — a temporary police force

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

a special situation

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

From this reading "What's eating you, Toady?

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.

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

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

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

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading It was almost a week since the bank robbery had occurred, and still no clue as to the identity of the robbers had been found, although posses were still searching the country, determined to catch them if such a thing were possible.

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

From this reading "What's eating you, Toady?

-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Naw," answered Billiard contemptuously, without looking up from the stick he was whittling.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE ROBBERS AND THE HAUNTED HOUSE "Billiard, did you ever see a ghost?"

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading But the excitement of the event had already died down in the youthful minds of Silver Bow, and other topics of conversation absorbed their attention.