Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

put or send forth

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

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From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

relating to the process of education

From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

depressingly dark

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

extremely painful

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

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

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

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

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

not one, and not any

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading His companion was Mr. Alexander Creston, owner of Educational Films.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Wild life as it is, upon the screen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

express in words

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

a person who changes location

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

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

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

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

From this reading His cigar, which was a sort of barometer of his mood, stood in an almost vertical position as he sat upon his back in the chair, his face (what could be seen of it under his tilted hat) lost in a brown study.

which person or people

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Wild life as it is, upon the screen.

Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had emerged from one of the most harrowing experiences a traveler may have, without discredit to his pluck, but with a very heavy strain upon his temper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE ADVANCE GUARD It is not necessary to tell you that this greatly harassed little man was none other than our traveling acquaintance, Mr. Madison C. Wilde, who had cast such a gloomy shadow in the young life of Westy Martin.