Chapter XVI · Andy

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

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

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From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

(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 “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

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

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

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From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

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

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

(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 When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

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From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

without deviation

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

(Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

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

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

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

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

provoking horror

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

immediately past

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

not any; not one

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

and nothing more

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

one of four equal parts

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

cause to flee

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

cut with a saw

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

and nothing more

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

having a supporting base

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

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

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

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

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

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

From this reading At this particular time Jenkins paid but little attention to the boys.

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From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

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

From this reading He fancied the sudden appearance of the stream of fire was simply a portion of the horrible ceremonies, and believed the negroes’ terror to be only simulated.

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

at the time that

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

in or at the place that

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading When the last black disappeared in the foliage, a noise directly behind him caused him to look for their return from that quarter, and his surprise can be better imagined than described when he saw Andy standing in front of him, his wide mouth open to its fullest extent in silent enjoyment of the complete rout.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly:

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

From this reading “Dere ain’t no time ter tork now, kase we’s boun’ ter be outer dis yere place before dem debbils cum back.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Where in the name of all that’s wonderful did you come from?” he cried, and would have followed this with other questions, had not the cook whispered hurriedly: