Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

later than; following

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a youthful male person

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

divisible by two

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

promote over another

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

excessively quick

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

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

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

engage in

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a coniferous tree

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

extremely

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

express in words

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

carry out

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

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

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

push forcefully

From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

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

From this reading TO BEARD THE TIGER IN HIS DEN.

a vagrant

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

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

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

at the time that

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

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

From this reading He had come in a hesitating way to ask as a favor that, since the scouts were now settled for a few days in camp on the lake shore, could he be spared to make the run through the pine forests to where the well remembered cabin of Old Cale Martin stood, from which he had carried Little Lina away, after her father had positively refused to even hear of their marriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"

the words that are spoken

From this reading Jim Hasty, the guide, swallowed something in his throat, when he heard Thad say these words, for he was plainly much affected.

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From this reading "It's mighty kind o' yeou tew say thet, an' I feel it, I swan," he finally stammered, as he managed to thrust out his brown hand, and take that of the boy which had been so impulsively offered to him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sure you can go, Jim; and what's more, I'd like to take the tramp with you, if it's agreeable to you!"