Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

declare to be

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

form a curve

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

despicably cowardly

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THEY FEAR EACH OTHER.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

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

From this reading THEY FEAR EACH OTHER.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

made afraid

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

-ing form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

on one occasion

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THEY FEAR EACH OTHER.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

logically valid

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

believed likely

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

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

From this reading THEY FEAR EACH OTHER.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

in the direction of

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

communicated in words

From this reading As Tony peered around the bend in the road, Mrs. Dalton caught sight of him and uttered a piercing scream.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He knew that a strong suspicion to this effect meant instant and violent death to the party suspected.

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

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

a Caucasian

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

which person or people

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Tony knew the horse to be that of Lemuel Dalton and he perceived at once that the situation was full of danger for him, as the unintentional frightening of white women in the South had furnished more than one victim for the mob.

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

From this reading Knowing so well the feelings of Lemuel Dalton toward Negroes, he reasoned that if the white woman who had become frightened at him, returned to the house and reported that she had come upon a Negro with a drawn pistol, public opinion among the whites would at once adjudge him guilty of harboring a purpose of committing a dastardly crime against woman's honor.