Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading His subsequent actions proved that.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

in addition

From this reading Also, he respected his conqueror.

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

for the reason that

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

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

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

not accessible to view

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading Also, he respected his conqueror.

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From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

divisible by two

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

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

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

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

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading His subsequent actions proved that.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

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

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

established beyond doubt

From this reading His subsequent actions proved that.

with speed

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading Also, he respected his conqueror.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

express in words

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

inflected form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

an instance of visual perception

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

following in time or order

From this reading His subsequent actions proved that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His subsequent actions proved that.

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

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

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

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

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

From this reading A TRAGEDY IN THE TIMBER GROVE The black was undoubtedly broken.

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

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

which person or people

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not become docile by any means, but he was tractable, which is to say that he did as he was bidden with a minimum of urging; he was intelligent, divining, and learned quickly.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading If Dade or Malcolm came near him he gave unmistakable evidence of hostility; he even shied at sight of Betty, who was his most sincere admirer, for had not his coming to the Lazy Y been attended with a sentiment not the less satisfying because concealed?