Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

later than; following

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

on or to one side

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

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

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

an archaic term for a boundary

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

fighting with the fists

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

an eccentric or undignified rustic

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

fill with distaste

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

with official authorization

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

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

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

above and across; more than

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

on the contrary

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

an educational institution

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

a male human offspring

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

in the near future

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

walk stiffly

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

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

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jack did not quite see at first that he was one too many after the boxing was over, and that Hill, at any rate, did not mean there should be a fourth to the deliberations of himself, Acton, and the Coon.

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

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

two times

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

up to a particular time

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

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

From this reading Jack, however, soon tumbled that he was _de trop_, and the minute young Hill came in Jack would stalk solemnly and formally out of the stable and kick up his heels in the farmyard until such time as Acton should be ready for the run to school.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading RAFFLES OF ROTHERHITHE Twice a week, on half-holidays, Acton and Bourne ran over to the farm, to find the Coon waiting for them in the stable, smoking an enormous cigar as usual, and reading sporting papers on the corn-chest.

at the time that

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading He seemed to have some business with Acton concerning which he evidently did not want Jack to hear a single syllable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.

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

From this reading Young Hill, the farmer's son, generally put in an appearance when the boxing was about over, and to Jack's utter disgust, plainly showed that he would rather that Jack was anywhere else than with Acton when the gloves had been laid aside.