Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

the state of being absent

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

anew

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

a place where bricks are made and sold

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

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 he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

the organ of sight

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

set up or found

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

reflecting light

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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 He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

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

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

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

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

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 Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

and nothing more

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

above and across; more than

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading "Much better 'n the calaboose in El Paso," he muttered, "or the brickyard in Chicago."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

recurring again and again

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

a special situation

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

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

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading As he lolled on the sand, the glistening thing over at the western point again caught his eye.

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

From this reading He descended to the beach and found that repeated wettings of his hair relieved him from the headache that the sun's heat was bringing on; and satisfied that the strong hand of local law had again closed over him, he resigned himself to the situation, resenting only the absence of a shade-tree or a hat.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Wish they'd left me a hat.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Wonder how long I'm in for this time."