Chapter XXIII

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From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

on or to one side

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

shining intensely

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

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

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading “You did this!” he shouted.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

a boy or man

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

extremely irritating to the nerves

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

not any; not one

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

in a philosophic manner

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

in the recent past

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “You did this!” he shouted.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

having been made square

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

be standing; be upright

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

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

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

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

From this reading “You did this!” he shouted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

male cat

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

in the direction of

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

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

From this reading SAFE AGAIN IN TEXAS It was too much for the lad to stand philosophically.

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

From this reading The nerve-racking events through which he had recently passed; the unexpected dash for the American side; the bitter feelings of resentment and of anger stirred up by the course the others had taken made his passions for the instant beyond control.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He flung aside the officer’s hand, and with blazing eyes faced Tom Clifton.

the words that are spoken

From this reading “And you had no right to----” Words alone could not satisfy him; he sprang toward the Rambler with clenched fists and shoulders squared.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You did this!” he shouted.