Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a quantity of money

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

aroused to action

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

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

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

the act of closing something

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

come together

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

plural of “greenback” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading THE LISTENER IN THE GROVE.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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

From this reading THE LISTENER IN THE GROVE.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

and nothing more

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading THE LISTENER IN THE GROVE.

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

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

engage in

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

a particular point in time

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

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

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a male human offspring

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

express in words

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading THE LISTENER IN THE GROVE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

in the direction of

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

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

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

during the time that

From this reading The two looked at each other for a moment in silence, and then Arthur put back the package of greenbacks he had been on the point of stowing away in his valise, while Uncle Bob placed the lamp on the table and sat down.

which person or people

From this reading It is hard to tell which was the more astonished by this unexpected encounter—the father, who having been aroused from uneasy slumber by the stealthy closing of his bedroom door, and growing alarmed for the safety of the large amount of money in his possession, had aroused himself and come into the office to make sure that everything was right there, or the son, who had so suddenly been interrupted in the very act of robbing the safe.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Arthur, what in the world does this mean?” said he, sternly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It means that if you hadn’t come in here just as you did, I should have been miles on my way toward Dixon Springs by this time to-morrow,” replied the son, rising to his feet and boldly confronting his father.