Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

to strive with determination

From this reading BUCK FUSON'S IDEA.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

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From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

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From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

without stop or interruption

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

a petty disparagement

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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From this reading BUCK FUSON'S IDEA.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

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From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

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

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading BUCK FUSON'S IDEA.

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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 Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

immediately past

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

absolutely essential

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

above and across; more than

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading DOWN in Hepzibah, Flenton Hands and Derf had rented a store building close under the shadow of the Court House.

under the level of the ground

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

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

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

which person or people

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

belonging to which person

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At last Flenton Hands seemed about to give some shape to that cloud of detraction which, with certain of his neighbors, had always hung over his name.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading As the separation between Lance Cleaverage and his wife continued, and appeared likely to be permanent; as Hands felt himself in so far justified in his hopes concerning Callista, his terror of the man whose word was out against him increased and became fairly morbid.

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

From this reading Furtive grins were exchanged among those who knew; since it was expected that, the Derf store on Little Turkey Track Mountain being a depot for wildcat whiskey, the Derf Hands store in the Settlement would be a station along the line of that underground railway always necessary for the distribution of the illicit product.