Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

later than; following

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

anew

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

(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 Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

side by side

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

any thing at all

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

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

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading IN CONCLUSION.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

made afraid

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

the act of departing

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

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

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

only a very short time before

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading IN CONCLUSION.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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 Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

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

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

not any; not one

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

with speed

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

express in words

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

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

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

in the near future

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

carry out

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading That night, after Bobby and Tim had told the story of their camping-out, Mr. Tucker thoroughly frightened them by saying that on the next day he was going to take Tim back to Selman, to see Captain Babbige.

possessive form of “tucker” — United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

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

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Every one knew that Tip’s life depended on their getting home quickly, and all the strength they could command was expended on the oars to such purpose that in a trifle more than two hours the boat was moored alongside Dunham’s wharf again.

at the time that

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

in or at the place that

From this reading The shots were soon extracted, and Tip taken to the most comfortable spot in Mr. Tucker’s barn, where it is safe to say he did not suffer from want of attention.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.

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

From this reading Without stopping for anything, the entire party followed Tim and Bill to Dr. Abbott’s office, and there they could hardly prevent themselves from cheering when the doctor told them that Tip’s injuries were by no means serious, and that he would soon be well, although it was possible that he might always be lame in one hind-leg.