Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

later than; following

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

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From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

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

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

a youthful male person

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

divisible by two

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

at any time

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

not genuine

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

set up or found

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

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

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

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

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

someone who hunts game

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

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

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

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

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

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

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

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

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

information about recent and important events

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

not one, and not any

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

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

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

past form of “ooze” — pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

above and across; more than

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

go across or through

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

established irrevocably

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

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

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

closely encircling

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

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

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

a person who changes location

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

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

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But none of the farmers on the outlying roads had seen pass their way a little foot traveler such as he described, and after a time even that small hope died.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading MY MAN O'MARA For a week and more Caleb Hunter scoured the surrounding country.

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

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.

at the time that

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

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

From this reading When Dexter Allison came over the next day, his face far more perturbed than Caleb had ever before seen it by the news which Barbara, in tears, had carried to him, Caleb found that his anger had somehow oozed away during the night.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

which person or people

From this reading He whipped over the hills in every direction, half hopeful that he might overtake the boy who had gone in the night.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Allison's concern was too genuine to be feigned; and Caleb learned too, that morning, that beneath his neighbor's amusement at the boy there had always been a strain of admiration for his sturdy gravity and more than a bit of wonder at his uncanny knowledge of things which were as sealed books to Dexter.