Chapter VIII

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

later than; following

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

any thing at all

From this reading “Has anything gone wrong?”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What now?” she asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

become of; happen to

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

the act of discovering something

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

opinion or judgment

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Has anything gone wrong?”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading “Has anything gone wrong?”

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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 SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

not any; not one

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

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

From this reading “What now?” she asked.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

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

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

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

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

at the time that

From this reading SHOWS HOW BEN COOPER WENT FORTH INTO THE NIGHT AND WHAT DISCOVERY HE MADE BY THE WAYSIDE Ben Cooper had left his holster pistols slung from the back of a chair in the public room; so now when he strode in, took them up and looked at their locks and primings, the good landlady of the inn opened her eyes.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Pay no attention to what he says upon that point!” exclaimed the woman.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Has anything gone wrong?”

but in spite of that

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Not yet,” answered Ben; “but,” smiling, “there is no knowing, according to your hostler, what will befall on the road after night.”