Chapter XIX · An Interview with “Mad Anthony”

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

in the past

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a youthful male person

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

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

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

without deviation

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

psychological suffering

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

divisible by two

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

destroyed or killed

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

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

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

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

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

of the present time and place

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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 Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

not able to be found

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

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From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

go across or through

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

not in physical motion

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

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

From this reading They agreed with his friend that he should have arrived at the Ohio several days ago, at least.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

propel through the air

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

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

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

not injured or harmed

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

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

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Their views of the whole matter were most discouraging.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not the least light could any of the scouts or others with whom Ree talked throw upon the mystery of the missing boy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The satisfaction and pleasure Kingdom felt in finding that Fishing Bird, though a prisoner, was still unharmed, was mixed with much distress by the knowledge that nothing had been seen of John Jerome at Wayne’s camp.

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

From this reading True, it might be that John had gone directly to Fort Pitt; but even in doing so he would pass in the immediate vicinity of the military encampment and it would be strange if he did not stop.