Chapter X

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

later than; following

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

how long something has existed

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a youthful male person

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

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

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a young person of either sex

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a government building that houses the offices of a county government

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

a squeaking sound

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

loss due to not showing up

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

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

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

opinion or judgment

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

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 The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

failure of a plan

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

not any; not one

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

possessive form of “oracle” — an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

a human being

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

for a short time

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

marked by skill in deception

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

make square

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

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

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading This precocious child opened the door and led his charge in and, from a deal table, Creed Faggott removed his broganned feet and turned sly eyes upon the visitors, out of a cadaverous and furtive face.

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

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

at the time that

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

belonging to which person

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "When the day rolls round, you show up without default or miscarriage."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Across a tree-shaded public square from the courthouse and "jail house" at Carnettsville stood a building that wore the dejected guise of uncomforted old age, and among the business signs nailed about its entrance was the shingle bearing the name of "Creed Faggott, Atty. at Law."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The way to this oracle's sanctum lay up a creaking stairway, and on a brilliant summer day not long after Spurrier had entertained his blind guest it was climbed by that guest in person, led by the impish boy whose young mouth was stained with chewing-tobacco.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't let no grass grow under your feet, do you, Joe?" inquired the lawyer shortly.