Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading The negro was Adam Adams and his disguise was perfection itself.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading The negro was Adam Adams and his disguise was perfection itself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

any person at all

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

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

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The negro was Adam Adams and his disguise was perfection itself.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

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

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The negro was Adam Adams and his disguise was perfection itself.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The negro was Adam Adams and his disguise was perfection itself.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

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

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

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

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

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

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

under the level of the ground

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

up to a particular time

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

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

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading AN UNDERGROUND MYSTERY Late that afternoon a burly negro, plainly dressed and wearing a slouch hat, made his way along the river road in the direction of the old mill.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He waited around the old mill until the sun went down and the stars began to come out one by one.

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

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

at the time that

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.

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

From this reading The detective was heavily armed and carried in his pockets several things which were unusual to him.

which person or people

From this reading He kept as much as possible in the shade of the bushes and trees and when close to the mill sank low in the tall grass, that he might not be seen by anyone who was passing.