Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

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

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading TOM ROBINSON TAKEN INTO COUNSEL.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

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

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOM ROBINSON TAKEN INTO COUNSEL.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

immediately past

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

and nothing more

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

having patronage or clients

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading TOM ROBINSON TAKEN INTO COUNSEL.

cut with a saw

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

express in words

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

an educational institution

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

the act of searching for something

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

do one's shopping

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

express in speech

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

in a special manner

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading TOM ROBINSON TAKEN INTO COUNSEL.

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

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

male cat

From this reading TOM ROBINSON TAKEN INTO COUNSEL.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At last May, in the innocence of her heart, took a rash step.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

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

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

which person or people

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She heard her father say it was good, showery, fishing weather, and she was aware Tom Robinson often fished in the Dewes; what was to hinder her from making a detour by the river on her way home from school, and if she saw Tom near the old bridge--the pools below were specially patronized by fishers--she might go up to him and ask him frankly if he had an opening for her services, along with those of Phyllis Carey, in his shop?

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Tom Robinson, at the first word of her appeal, put up his fishing-rod, slung his basket, in which there were only a couple of fish, on his back, shouldered her books, and turned and walked back with her, as if it was he who was seeking her company and not she his.

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

From this reading If he had, would he do her the great favour to speak to her father and mother, and ask them not to send her away to be a scholar at St. Ambrose, but to let her stay and be a shop-woman in Redcross?