Chapter XIX

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

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

later than; following

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

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

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

the two together, not just one

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

inspired with confidence

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

promote over another

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

in a fitful manner

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

only a very short time before

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

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

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

toward home

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

above and across; more than

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Reaching the highway, Dick mounted his bicycle and continued his journey homeward at an easy pace.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

an event that repeats

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

up to a particular time

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.

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From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

at the time that

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

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

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading There was a faint moon in the sky, and now and then the wind blew fitfully among the tree branches, but he was in good spirits.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The words of the physician concerning his father encouraged him greatly, and he was happy over the unexpected manner in which he had recovered his bicycle.

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

From this reading AN ERROR OF JUDGMENT Had Jim McGovern taken another course when starting out on the war-path, he would not have met such overwhelming disaster, for he would have encountered Bob Budd returning from an experience hardly less stirring than his own; but the two followed different routes and did not see each other until they met in camp, after both had been through their experience and the night was well advanced.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading Mr. Hunter had notified him that day, that, on the first of the following month, his wages would be increased, and that so long as he showed the same devotion to his interests, he might count upon a yearly repetition of the favor.