Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

a quantity of money

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHEN BOB CAME BACK.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading WHEN BOB CAME BACK.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading WHEN BOB CAME BACK.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

at any time

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

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

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

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

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

a boy or man

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

someone who climbs mountains

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

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

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

in the near future

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

with speed

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

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

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

express in words

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

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

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

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

From this reading THE other boys of course shared in Bob's deep feeling of satisfaction.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

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

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps he might be expecting too much from the old mountaineer; but then, Bob had lived among these people during a good portion of his life, and ought to be able to judge as to the amount of gratitude they were capable of feeling.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN BOB CAME BACK.

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

From this reading "I know it, suh," the Southern lad replied, quickly; "and let me tell you I'm starting right now in better spirits than I ever dreamed would be the case.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "But you ought to be off across the valley yourself, Bob," ventured Thad, presently.