Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

(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 THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

in addition

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

for the reason that

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

clothing in general

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

like the sounds of frogs and crows

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

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

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

not any; not one

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

and nothing more

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

above and across; more than

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

Identical; not different.

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

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

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

male cat

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

plural of “tormentor” — someone who torments

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

in the direction of

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

a vagrant

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

not neatly combed

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

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

From this reading Hitching up the old horse, the Bishop started out to hunt also.

communicated in words

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He shook his fist at them--he made violent gestures, but from his mouth came only a guttural sound which had no meaning.

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

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not go far on the road toward Westmoreland, for as Ben Butler plodded sleepily along, he almost ran over a crowd of boys in the public road, teasing what they took to be a tramp, because of his unkempt beard, his tattered clothes, and his old army cap.

at the time that

From this reading THE RETURN It was Sunday and Jack Bracken had been out all the afternoon, hunting for Cap'n Tom--as he had been in the morning, when not at church.

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

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had angered the man and with many gestures he was endeavoring to expostulate with his tormentors, at the same time attempting imprecations which could not be uttered and ended in a low pitiful sound.