Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

at any time

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

having sore or tired feet

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

excluded from a society

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

someone who drives a herd

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

an erroneous mental representation

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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 Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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 He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

Italian painter and sculptor and engineer and scientist and architect; the most versatile genius of the Italian Renaissance (1452-1519)

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

a large number or amount

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

held dear

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

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

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

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From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

a particular point in time

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

not any; not one

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

a brief written record

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

on the contrary

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

in a strange manner

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

a vagrant

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

at the time that

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

in or at the place that

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

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

From this reading A week later Derrick was tramping along a dusty road which led to the little town of San Leonardo, where, he had been told, he could find a night's lodging.

which person or people

From this reading Not for the first time, he had realized how much he had given up when he decided to sacrifice himself for Miriam Ainsley--no, Miriam Heyton, as she was now--the Miriam who, strangely enough, troubled his thoughts but little.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He had the road to himself, and was feeling rather down on his luck, as a friendless man in a strange land must do; and, worse than all, he was, at that moment, terribly home-sick.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Indeed, when he did think of her, with the remembrance was mixed a kind of amazement that he had ever loved her; for the illusion had now left him, and he knew that she had not been worth, at any time, all that she had cost him.

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

From this reading He was tired and footsore; in addition to the English five-pound note, he possessed but very little of the money with which he had left the circus; though, during his tramp, he had been able to get an occasional job, helping some herdsman rounding up his cattle or assisting timbermen to adjust their loads, and he was hoping that he would find some permanent employment in one of the big towns.