Chapter VIII

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

(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 Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

become of; happen to

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

without care or concern

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a loving feeling

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

intentionally conceived

From this reading It was more than a reckless spirit; it was a conscious spirit.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a highway

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

in an irresponsible manner

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was more than a reckless spirit; it was a conscious spirit.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

staying power

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was more than a reckless spirit; it was a conscious spirit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

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

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It was more than a reckless spirit; it was a conscious spirit.

except for; apart from

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was more than a reckless spirit; it was a conscious spirit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

precisely as stated

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

the driver of a wagon

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading He was filled now with a spirit of not caring at all.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.

at the time that

From this reading His dangling legs--and the fact that he swung them as they dangled--were, indeed, emblematic of the frame of mind which took him into these adventures and which--save when the old torments clutched him and held him--carried him through each and very irresponsibly into the next.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

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

From this reading INTENTIONS, BEFORE HAVING HIS HAIR CUT, OF A WAGONER In this company, and with this highly appropriate beginning of legs dangling carelessly above the dusty highroad from a stolen seat on the tail-board of a wagon, there began to befall Mr. Wriford many adventures which, peculiar and unusual for any man, were, for one of Mr. Wriford's station in life and of his character and antecedents, in the highest degree extraordinary.

a late time of life

From this reading Through all the later years of his former life he had very much cared what happened to him and what people thought of him when they looked at him.