Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

anew

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

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

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

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

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

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

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

and nothing more

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

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

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a course of conduct

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

acceptance of despair

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

express in words

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Who shall say?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If so, he abandoned it, perhaps in fear, more likely in honor.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

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

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

American architect (1759-1828)

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

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

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

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

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

male cat

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His agitation had caused his head to begin aching furiously again, and he was a pitiful figure as he sat there upon the doorsill, in a kind of desperate resignation, resting his forehead in his two hands, and occasionally looking along the path down the hill at Tom as he limped in and out among the trees, following the beaten trail.

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

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

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

From this reading Perhaps, seeing that Tom limped as he went down the hill, the fugitive entertained a momentary thought of flight.

in or at the place that

From this reading RED THORNTON LEARNS SOMETHING ABOUT SCOUTS And strange to say Red Thornton did stay just where he was.

which person or people

From this reading Who shall say?