Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

have an effect upon

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

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

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

in an encouraging manner

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

the act of grasping

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

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

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

place in proper rank

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

make reference to

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

by chance

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

express in words

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading BOB CONFIDES IN THE PATROL LEADER.

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

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

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

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

at the time that

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

which person or people

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

showing curiosity

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."

a late time of life

From this reading Thad said, encouragingly, wondering at the same time how one who had passed to the other side several years now, could have any sort of connection with the mission of the scouts to this region.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "WHAT I want to tell you about is--my father," said Bob, swallowing something that seemed to be sticking in his throat; as though the mere mention of his dead parent had the power to affect him so.

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

From this reading "You'll perhaps understand, suh," continued Bob, getting a firmer grip on himself; "when I mention the fact that my father, for a year or so before he was taken, had filled the office of United States Marshal for this district."