Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

placed crosswise

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

in deplorable condition

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

enclose with a fence

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

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From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

only a very short time before

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

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From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

not divisible by two

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

with speed

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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From this reading The odd conceit occurred to him that it ought to be brushed and combed like a shocky head of hair.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He realized that he was gambling with those hard-won days of freedom, that any minute he might be discovered and seized.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

male cat

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

in the direction of

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

at the time that

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

in or at the place that

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.

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

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

coated with whitewash

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

which person or people

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading But the courage which his training as a scout had given him did not forsake him, and he crossed the fence and stealthily approached the house, which was hardly more than a whitewashed cabin with two small windows, one door and a disheveled roof, entirely too big for it as it seemed to Tom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HE WHO HAS EYES TO SEE It was quite dark when Tom scrambled down and, with his heart beating rapidly, stole cautiously across the hubbly ground toward the dilapidated brush fence which enclosed the place.

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

From this reading The disturbing thought occurred to him that where there were sheep there was likely to be a dog, but he would not turn back.