Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

later than; following

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

someone who is a detective

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

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

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

tendency to forget

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

From this reading “What’s the matter with you?” he growled.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

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

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

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

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

a boy or man

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “What’s the matter with you?” he growled.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

and nothing more

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

free from harm or evil

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

that is looked for

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

required or under orders

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

travel through water

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Nothing, only I think you and I ought to learn how to swim.”

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

precisely as stated

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

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

From this reading “What’s the matter with you?” he growled.

at the time that

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

which person or people

From this reading “I don’t see any need of it,” replied Jim, who was in a savage humor.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “What’s the matter with you?” he growled.

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

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FORGETFULNESS It would be supposed that common gratitude would have filled the heart of Jim McGovern after his rescue from death by the very lad whom he had sought to injure, but when he returned to the tent, changed his draggled garments, helped himself to strong spirits and began puffing a cigarette, he was angered at seeing the smile on the face of his companion.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading “Then you won’t have to yell for Dick Halliard to help you out when you tumble into the mill-pond.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What’s the matter with you?” he growled.