Chapter X

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading THE BOUNTY-JUMPER.

fortification consisting of a low wall

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

travel across or pass over

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

of a dark shade of blue

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

having or covered with hair

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

a short coat

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

of a light shade of blue

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

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 A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

a native or inhabitant of Malta

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

not any; not one

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His badge was the Maltese cross of the Fifth Corps, and its color, red, indicated the First Division.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

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

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

-ing form of “slouch” — assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

express in words

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading THE BOUNTY-JUMPER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A threatening and formidable scoundrel he seemed, too, with his heavy, slouching shoulders, his long arms ending in huge, hairy hands, and the surly scowl on his low-browed, frowzy face.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

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

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.

at the time that

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

which person or people

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Lafe Hornbeck looked into the countenance of the strange man who appeared thus unexpectedly before him in the deserted breastwork, it needed no second glance to tell him that he had to deal with a scoundrel.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore the dark-blue jacket and light-blue trousers of the Federal infantry, and their relative newness showed that he was a fresh recruit.