Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

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

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

at any time

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

a social unit living together

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Todd had taken his precautions.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

coins made of gold

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

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

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

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

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

covered with beads or jewels or sequins

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

someone who makes jewelry

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

immediately past

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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 His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading For Todd had taken his precautions.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

in a skimpy manner

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

an educational institution

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

make square

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

make steady

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

not in physical motion

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For Todd had taken his precautions.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

push forcefully

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside

From this reading Gus's square chin meant an undeviating attention to serious study, and Gus, armed _cap-à-pie_, against all his old friends.

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

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

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

look attentively

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His watch--a gold one, "jewelled in numberless holes," as its owner pathetically remarked--had been left with the family jeweller for three bright golden sovereigns, an eight-and-six brass turnip, which went jolly well, although its tick was a trifle vigorous under Gus's pillow, and an agreement.

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

From this reading Augustus Vernon Robert Todd returned to school with pockets more scantily lined than ever from the parental source, with his mind constantly fixed on the conversation which he had had with his house-master on that awful concluding day last term, and his chin still thrust out valiantly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading TODD PAYS THE BILL Another youth had come back to St. Amory's with resolutions as fixed and steady, though more legitimate than Acton's.