Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading “Know him?” he asked rather anxiously.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading “Know him?” he asked rather anxiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

intentionally conceived

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

worn and broken down by hard use

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

your parents

From this reading “His folks were neighbors of mine in the old village.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

a male grandchild

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading “Know him?” he asked rather anxiously.

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

From this reading “His folks were neighbors of mine in the old village.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

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

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Know him?” he asked rather anxiously.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “His folks were neighbors of mine in the old village.

a particular point in time

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading “His folks were neighbors of mine in the old village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

seen in the mind as a mental image

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

on the contrary

From this reading “Know him?” he asked rather anxiously.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

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

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading “His folks were neighbors of mine in the old village.

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

From this reading THE DERELICT FINDS A PORT For a moment Tom’s imagination pictured the stranger as the fugitive grandson and he was conscious of a certain amusement at the likeness of such a meeting to the happenings in a photo-play.

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

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

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

From this reading “I thought it were Joey Ganley,” the old man said.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.

at the time that

From this reading He went out west, Joey did, when they stole our homes.