Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

anew

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839)

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

the organ of sight

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

set up or found

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

a man of refinement

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

a step in walking or running

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

plural of “van” — any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

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

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Percival became "Japhra's Gentleman" (as the van folk called him), living with Japhra and Ima in the van, and earning his way in Japhra's booth.

(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 A tough life, a quick life, a good life; and he "trained on," as they said in the vans of beast or man or show that, starting fresh, slipped into stride and did well.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

which person or people

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Egbert Hunt found work with old One Eye who had the Wild West Rifle Range.

a late time of life

From this reading WITH JAPHRA ON THE ROAD I It was two years--near enough--before Percival came again to Burdon Village.