Chapter XIII

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

eagerly desirous

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

a youthful male person

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “A thing like this makes a good impression.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading “A thing like this makes a good impression.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading “A thing like this makes a good impression.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

express in words

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

not in physical motion

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

a special situation

From this reading “A thing like this makes a good impression.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “A thing like this makes a good impression.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

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

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

at the time that

From this reading When the Circus Came to Town Rob felt something like relief, for although still strong in his belief that Peleg was innocent of the charge hovering over his head, he had felt a little anxious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

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

From this reading Peleg has acted like any honest boy would.”

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

From this reading “Y--es, it would seem so,” the other went on to say, with a touch of hesitation in his speech.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’m glad to hear you say that, Ralph,” he remarked.