used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
any thing at all
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
CANEBRAKEnoun
a dense growth of cane (especially giant cane)
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
wanted intensely
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
don't
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From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
divisible by two
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
set up or found
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
gun-play
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From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
Lilly
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From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
MAN-SIGNS
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From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
come together
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
and nothing more
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
not any; not one
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
SunflowernounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊər/
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
there's
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From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lilly had not divulged his plans, beyond telling the Professor that he need feel no alarm, as he merely desired to administer a lesson to the man in case they found him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course, there's more than an even chance that we don't catch the hound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I don't want to get mixed up with anything of that sort and lose my liberty for the rest of the fall until the courts meet in January.
won't
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From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MAN-SIGNS IN THE CANEBRAKE Daylight on the following morning found Bill Lilly and Tad Butler methodically making preparations for their jaunt, which no doubt would lead them many miles from the camp on the Sunflower River.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If we do I promise you there won't be any gun-play if it can be avoided.
