Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

with admiration

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

later than; following

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

(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 Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

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

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

confined by bonds

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

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From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Not if we keep dark, we won't.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

a long fixed look

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

a state of high honor

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading "Not if we keep dark, we won't.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

having been got the better of

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

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

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

for more time

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not if we keep dark, we won't.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

make a painting

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

any competition

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

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

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

at the time that

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

which person or people

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading A solemn oath of secrecy bound them as to the reason why.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Only Tim Reardon and Joe Warren couldn't resist the temptation of stealing in among the wagons and watching for the appearance of Danny O'Reilly in all the glory of his paint and feathers; and, when they beheld a crowd of farmers gaze upon him admiringly as he passed in for the Wild West performance, they nearly choked to death with laughter, and couldn't have run if he had espied them.

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

From this reading "Guess we won't get licked, after all," whispered Little Tim.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A LONG RACE BEGUN The circus remained two days longer in Benton, but there were certain youths who kept away from it.