Chapter XII

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

(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 had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

to say again or imitate

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

a quick look

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

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From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

possessive form of “grandson” — a male grandchild

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

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

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

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

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

immediately past

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

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

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

a reminder of past events

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

and nothing more

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

determined

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

From this reading He had hated but he had not killed nor sanctioned killing.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

transport commercially

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

not in physical motion

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

given added strength or support

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom was resolved old Caleb should not know that the offer of a reward for his grandson’s capture was still open.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

male cat

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

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

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.

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

From this reading ANOTHER GLIMPSE OF THE GOODFELLOW To Tom poor old Caleb seemed like a last, faint echo of the upheaval which had changed the face of nature and spelled sorrow in so many lives.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Tom had no doubt now of the grandson’s guilt but his better knowledge of the whole affair only strengthened his sympathy and liking for the little old man.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He was like a floating timber tossed by the wind and sea, the last stray memento of some ship long since swallowed up in angry waves.