Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

terminate

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

for the most part

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

divisible by two

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

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From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

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

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

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

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

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

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

an attribute of mischievous children

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

any competition

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

not often

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

as an undiversified whole

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

the season of growth

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

sweep across or over

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no actual outbreak; it was chiefly evinced in defiant looks and an impudent swagger.

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

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

a special situation

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

a just detectable amount

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under questioning they maintain a bland front that it is almost impossible to break down.

a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

look attentively

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

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

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

at the time that

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.

belonging to which person

From this reading HOOLIAM When the spring days came around, Stonor, whose business it was to keep watch on such things, began to perceive an undercurrent of waywardness among the Indians and breeds of the post.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Teachers know how an epidemic of naughtiness will sweep a class; this was much the same thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was difficult to trace back, for the red people hang together solidly; a man with even a trace of red blood will rarely admit a white man into the secrets of the race.