Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

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From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

later than; following

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

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

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

next to; at the side of

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

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

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

divisible by two

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

in a reflective manner

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

filled with bewilderment

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

be seated

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading WAR'S STRATEGY.

express in words

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

make or emit a high sound

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

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

From this reading Even after considerable more conversation than has been recorded, Jethro Juggens and the missionary had much to learn of each other.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

possessive form of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAR'S STRATEGY.

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

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I's bery glad to do so," replied Jethro, placing himself at a respectful distance from the good man, "if you don't tink I had better keep a lookout dat we don't run by the block-house afore we knows it."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That was a curious circumstance," said Mr. Finley, musingly; "sit down beside me and I will tell you about it."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The youth was especially puzzled to understand how it was that almost immediately following the flight of the Shawanoe in the extremity of panic, the good man should have paddled out to the flatboat in the canoe that had been so hurriedly deserted.