Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

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

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a youthful male person

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

having lost your job

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

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

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

moving with great haste

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

most important element

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

not any; not one

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

above and across; more than

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

a woman postmaster

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

cut with a saw

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

not in physical motion

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

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

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

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

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

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

From this reading At the first streakings of daylight she hurried to the Buxton home for the explanation.

past form of “tote” — carry with difficulty

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

up to a particular time

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

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

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

at the time that

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

which person or people

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading No one gave the matter further thought, however, until an old lady, facing the main street, looked through her bedroom window and saw the citizen chasing his boy, who toted a gun over his shoulder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then followed a hurrying thither, for no one could be satisfied until he had viewed the scene and talked with the postmistress herself.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the following half hour the majority of the population of Beartown knew that an attempt had been made to rob the post office during the night.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading BAD FOR MIKE MURPHY When Gerald Buxton's shotgun was fired by him, and the report rang out in the still night, it awoke several persons, who wondered what it meant.