Chapter XIX · Westy Makes a Discovery

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

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

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

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From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

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

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

not accessible to view

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

impressive in appearance

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

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From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

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

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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 As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

in a meticulous manner

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

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From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

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

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

on one occasion

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

and nothing more

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

a coniferous tree

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

the process of generating offspring

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

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

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It stood there solitary and imposing, bespeaking character, such as only one like he himself could give it.

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

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

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

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

in the direction of

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

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 It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

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From this reading As Uncle Jeb opened the door, the boys could see at once that the place was meticulously clean, notwithstanding its long state of unoccupancy.

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

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The door was bolted from the outside to keep away intruders of the forest, but always open to the weary stranger.

(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 It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

at the time that

From this reading It was well along toward mid-morning, when they came in sight of Uncle Jeb’s picturesque cabin almost hidden among the giant pine trees.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading It has often been said that a man’s house is but a reproduction of his life, and nothing more true could be said of Uncle Jeb’s wilderness cabin.