Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

(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 It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Were you in the battle?" said Tom, who was the first to speak.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Were you in the battle?" said Tom, who was the first to speak.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

a boy or man

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter?

the force of workers available

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

with speed

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Were you in the battle?" said Tom, who was the first to speak.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

express in speech

From this reading Were you in the battle?" said Tom, who was the first to speak.

not in physical motion

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

a state of acute pain

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

male cat

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

hard to endure

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

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

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

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

From this reading "What's the matter?

at the time that

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

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

From this reading It was Little Peter's condition, however, which quickly drew all of Tom's attention, for the lad was carrying one arm in a sling, one of his eyes was discolored, and the marks of suffering were plainly to be seen on his face.

which person or people

From this reading AMONG THE PINES TOM'S surprise was still further increased when he recognized one of the men on the seat as Little Peter, and by his side a sergeant, who was driving.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Tom quickly ran out into the road, and as his friend recognized him, at a word from him the horses stopped, and the two boys looked at each other for a moment as if each was trying to understand how it was that they both were there.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Were you in the battle?" said Tom, who was the first to speak.