Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

weapons considered collectively

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Can you beat it?"

next to; at the side of

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

plural of “bum” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can you beat it?"

intentionally conceived

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

divisible by two

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

start firing a weapon

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

in a helpless manner

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

plural of “hobo” — a vagrant

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

and nothing more

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

past form of “level” — aim at

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

select carefully from a group

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

Identical; not different.

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

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

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

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

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

during the time that

From this reading While he was raising his arms so high that his cuffs were pulled half-way down to his elbows, Father was conscious that the hoboes by the fire, even the formidable Crook McKusick, were doing the same.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It seemed to Father that he was in a wild Western melodrama, and he helplessly muttered, "Gosh!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Facing them, in the woods border, was a farmer in a coon-skin overcoat, aiming a double-barreled shot-gun, beside him two other farmers with rifles under their arms.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can you beat it?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The man with the leveled shot-gun drawled, "I'm the deputy sheriff for this locality and I'll give you dirty bums just five minutes to pick up your duffle and git out, and keep a-going.