anew
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
have
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
CANVASnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading THE CANVAS MAN.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
set up or found
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
hoaxed
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From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
how
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From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
jocoseadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɔːˈkoʊz/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CANVAS MAN.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
not any; not one
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
retaliateverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪt/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading For instance, the next day he met the constable in the street.
Tarbox
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From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CANVAS MAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
arousing affect
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Tarbox came to understand how he had been hoaxed by the boys he was furious, but his anger was ineffectual, for there seemed no way in which he could retaliate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile he found it hard to bear the jocose inquiries of his neighbors touching his encounter with the "tiger."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had had his opportunity in the woods, but that had passed, and was not likely to come again.
