Chapter III · Returning Good for Evil

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

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

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

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

(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 “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a partially opened flower

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

a man from your own country

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a person who fells trees

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

a person who jumps

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

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

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

not any; not one

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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 “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

express in words

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

having a supporting base

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

express in words

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

a special situation

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

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

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

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

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

the act of using

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

precisely as stated

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.

(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 The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

in or at the place that

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

which person or people

From this reading “He had better not try to use that nasty looking whip around here, that’s all I want to say,” remarked Bud Morgan, who had joined Hugh and Billy.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading In the country it is not always a wise thing to judge a man’s standing by the appearance of his overalls and jumper.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading “Don’t talk quite so loud, Bud,” warned the leader of the Wolf Patrol, who saw no reason why they should add fuel to the fire that seemed to be raging in the heart of the countryman.

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

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading The farmer was a typical Yankee in looks, and in a city he would be termed a “hayseed” by the boys; but Hugh knew very well that such a man might be a well-to-do owner of much property, and respected in the community where he lived.

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

From this reading “They tell me yeou be the feller in charge o’ this outfit, mister,” was the way he greeted Hugh as he arrived on the spot.