Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

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

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

noisy quarrel

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

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

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

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

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

involving financial matters

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

yet to be or coming

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

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

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

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

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

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

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

a search for knowledge

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

the act of departing

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

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

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

not one, and not any

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

and nothing more

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

cut with a saw

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

a male human offspring

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

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

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

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

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

up to a particular time

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading “The old scientist and prospector had been a personal cronie of John Carlstone; in fact, the latter had been of financial assistance to him in some of his early ventures.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

to a vital degree

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

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

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

in or at the place that

From this reading But in his eerie out here in the Cup of Nannabijou, where he lived to himself, Joseph Stone did not learn of his friend’s death and the disappearance of his son until he made one of his periodical visits to the city for supplies.

the general location where something is

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

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

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading The old man was deeply grieved and made diligent inquiry for the whereabouts of Alexander Carlstone, but the young man had then been away several weeks and none knew whither he had gone.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading “Joseph Stone was himself a heart-hungry old man, his own only son having left him during an altercation in which the younger Stone had insisted on their leaving the wilderness for the western prairies where he saw a more prosperous future for both.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “THE MAN THAT WAS” I “JOSEPH STONE, your grandfather, was one of those vitally interested in the fate of young Carlstone,” continued Acey Smith.