Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

how long something has existed

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

an uproarious party

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

plural of “brawl” — an uproarious party

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

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

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

a young female

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

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

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

an area of low mountains in northwestern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri and northeastern Oklahoma

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

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

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading A GIRL OF THE OZARKS In one of the loveliest valleys in the heart of the Ozarks lived Judge Marion Chittenden.

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

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

at the time that

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

which person or people

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Filled with horror, and knowing the consequences of his crime, he fled.

a late time of life

From this reading When about twenty years of age, in a drunken brawl he shot and killed one of his best friends.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He was the youngest son of a Kentucky pioneer, one who did much in the building up of that commonwealth when it was known as "The Dark and Bloody Ground."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In his youth, Marion Chittenden--that was not his name then--was wild and wayward, and became involved in numerous brawls and personal encounters.