Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

anew

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

lacking funds

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

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

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

toward home

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

select carefully from a group

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

express in words

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a male human offspring

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fond parent had such faith in her son that she did not feel alarmed when he was belated in coming home.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

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

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

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

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.

at the time that

From this reading Ben Mayberry laughed until his sides ached, for the tables had been turned most completely on his enemies; but he became serious again when he wended his way homeward, for there was much in the incidents of the day to mystify and trouble him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading His mother had retired when he reached his house, but there was a "light in the window" for him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His hat fell off, and, without stopping to pick it up, he broke into a frantic run, closely followed by his companion, neither of them making the least outcry, but doubtless doing a great deal of thinking.

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

From this reading WATCHING AND WAITING What imaginings were driven into the head of the ruffian by the well-directed missile it would be impossible to say, but it is safe to conclude he was startled.