Chapter III

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

(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 We thought all the time you was a Bassett."

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading We thought all the time you was a Bassett."

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

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

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

lacking mirth

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

plural of “misdemeanor” — a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

reduced in size as by squeezing together

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

plural of “neutral” — one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

required or under orders

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

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

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "Oh, I see," he said, with a mirthless smile, "this is supposed to be a joke."

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

From this reading We thought all the time you was a Bassett."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We thought all the time you was a Bassett."

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

loosening the ties that fasten something

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

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

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We thought all the time you was a Bassett."

in or at the place that

From this reading "And if I had been?" inquired Hall, and Isham looked up from where he was untying the ropes.

during the time that

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NEUTRALS It was the evident purpose of the Scarboroughs to gloss over their misdemeanors by an affectation of jovial good-humor, but the victim of the jest sat back with narrowed eyes while he glanced from them to Meshackatee.

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

From this reading "That's the idea," responded Meshackatee, "but it didn't work out.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We thought all the time you was a Bassett."