Chapter XI · A Threatened Collision

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

(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 He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

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

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

for the reason that

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

a female human offspring

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

divisible by two

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

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

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

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

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

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

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

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

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading Luther Snow seemed to be a rather quiet sort of man.

engage in

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

in a mournful manner

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

not any; not one

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

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

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

never-ceasing

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Luther Snow seemed to be a rather quiet sort of man.

on the contrary

From this reading Luther Snow seemed to be a rather quiet sort of man.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

except for; apart from

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

not often

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Luther Snow seemed to be a rather quiet sort of man.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Luther Snow seemed to be a rather quiet sort of man.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.

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

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

a source of difficulty

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

except if; if not

From this reading He seldom spoke unless he was addressed; and it was only through persistent questioning that they finally learned something of his story.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

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

From this reading It was a good deal to expect a boy to cook two suppers on the same evening; but Jerry in the warmth of his heart seemed only too glad to be of assistance to a poor man in trouble.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He declared that he had no relatives in the world save the married daughter, now in New Orleans; and that as she expected to make her home at the other side of the world, he had determined to sell all he had, and spend some little time with her before she sailed.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading “And now it looks as if I’d never be able to reach there in time,” he mournfully remarked, in conclusion; “because I haven’t a single dollar in the world; and even if I wrote to her, she’s not able to send me the money.