Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

at or in the front

From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

in an awkward manner

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

the act of buying

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

pleasing or delighting

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

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From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

cause to move by striking

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

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

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

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

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

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From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

by chance

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

hold back to a later time

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

in the near future

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Go ahead; I'm all right," said Billy.

express in words

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

made steady or constant

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

up to a particular time

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

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

From this reading "I aim to hit the trail by sun-up, so we'll have our little say now."

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

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

during the time that

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

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

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I wanted to ask how you came out--with the Double-Crank."

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Oh, Where Have You Been, Charming Billy?_ Presently they were in the little room which Dill had kept for himself by the simple method of buying the shack that held it, and Billy was drinking something which Dill poured out for him and which steadied him wonderfully.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "If you are not feeling quite yourself, William, perhaps we would do better to postpone our conversation until morning," Dill was saying while he rocked awkwardly, his hands folded loosely together, his elbows on the rocker--arms and his round, melancholy eyes regarding Billy solemnly.