Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

give sanction to

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

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

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

having keen eyesight

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

above and across; more than

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

relieve from

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading He had no good reason for any such supposition, but the feeling persisted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading He did not like the idea of not mentioning his friend's accident to the old camp manager.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

male cat

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

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

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading TOM GOES ON AN ERRAND Tom had intended to go down into camp for a strip of bandage and to see Uncle Jeb, but since Barnard was so averse to having his mishap known and to having visitors, he thought it better not to go down that night.

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

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

at the time that

From this reading It made him uncomfortable when occasionally the keen-eyed old plainsman had strolled up to look things over, and he was always relieved when Uncle Jeb went away.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Tom had not been able to rid himself of a feeling that Uncle Jeb did not wholly approve of the sprightly Barnard.