Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

later than; following

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

eagerly desirous

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

migratory American songbird

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

the two together, not just one

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

showing careful forethought

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

a quick look

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

the act of departing

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

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

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

moving with great haste

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

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

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

information about recent and important events

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

and nothing more

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

above and across; more than

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Never mind him, boys," remarked the son of the lumber man.

to a great degree

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

express in words

From this reading But I'm going to tell my father about it, all the same.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

male cat

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

a vagrant

From this reading "Perhaps it was only a tramp from the railroad, after all, meaning to find a place to sleep among the lumber piles.

not known

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

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

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what d'ye think of the nerve of that?" ejaculated Bobolink, making a move as though in his impetuous way he was sorely tempted to chase after the disappearing figure of the unknown; only that the more cautious Jack threw out a hand, and caught hold of his sleeve.

during the time that

From this reading GLORIOUS NEWS "Look! there he goes scooting away over past that other pile of lumber!" said Tom Betts, pointing as he spoke; and both the others caught a glimpse of a dim figure that was bending over while hurrying away, as if anxious not to be seen.