Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

anew

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

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

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

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

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

without stop or interruption

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

impaired by diminution

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

unproductive of success

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

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

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

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

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

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

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

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

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

the force of workers available

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

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From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

not any; not one

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

any competition

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Tom had not moved from his position, and his excitement had almost deprived him of the power of speech.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

having a supporting base

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

not in physical motion

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

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

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

male cat

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

two times

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Twice through the open doors of the barn dashed the two riders, their horses' hoofs slipping on the rough floor and almost throwing the men from their seats.

not having or showing interest

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading A FRUITLESS CHASE THE surprise of Tom Coward was not diminished as the novel race continued.

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

From this reading Friend Nathan was standing in the doorway of his house, and, in spite of his peaceful professions, there was an eager expression upon his face which betrayed the fact that he was not an uninterested observer of the strange contest.

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

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Both continued to maintain their positions, however, and would no sooner disappear from Tom's sight than they would be seen coming around the corner of the barn again, the young American lieutenant still in advance and the British officer in close pursuit.