Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

in an awkward manner

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

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

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

to strive with determination

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

divisible by two

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

in a willing manner

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

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

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

come to pass

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

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From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

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From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

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

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

a single distinct event

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

engage in

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

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

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

possessive form of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

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

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Tad, of course, was eagerly sympathetic and tried not to show it too much lest Rodney resent it.

hard to endure

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Any of the fellows would have gladly discussed the incident in Saturday’s game had Rodney introduced the subject, and would have told him to “Forget it!” and “Buck up!” but Rodney kept silence.

plural of “vest” — a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

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

From this reading THE EVE OF BATTLE It was surprising how nice the other Vests were to him the next few days, Rodney thought.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jack Billings went out of the way to be nice to him, and even Warren Hoyt, whom Rodney liked less than any of the other Vests, showed unusual friendliness.

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

From this reading Old Kitty seemed to be trying, awkwardly enough, to make him understand that nothing that had happened or that might happen would make any difference.