Chapter XIX · Unknown Kindred Ties

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

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

move towards

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a youthful male person

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

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

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

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

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

bringing death

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a man of refinement

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

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

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

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

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

by chance

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

with speed

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

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

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

express in speech

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A gentleman sat upon the piazza, smoking a cigar and reading a paper, but arose at his approach.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

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

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

which person or people

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Little dreaming that he was approaching the home of his mother, her birth-place, and that of her mother before her, the home from which she had fled that, to her, fatal Christmas eve, Will Raymond drove up to the hitching-rock and sprang out of his buggy.

possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a man of fifty perhaps, with noble countenance, tinged with sadness, and a look of anxiety.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My boy, who are you?" he said, quickly, before Will could speak.

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

From this reading "Good-morning, young gentleman," he said pleasantly, and then his eyes became riveted upon Will's face.