Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

on foot; walking

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

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

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

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From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

depressingly dark

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

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From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

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

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

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

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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 Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

a particular point in time

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

not any; not one

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

not easily borne; wearing

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

go across or through

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

on the contrary

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

express in speech

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

catch sight of

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

believed likely

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

carry out

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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

From this reading Learmont’s Sneers.—The Spy.—The Amateur Constable.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “I own Sir Squire,” said Hartleton, rather amazed at the confident tone and manner of Learmont, “my duties take up as much of my time as other people’s crimes do theirs.”

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

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sir Francis Hartleton paused a moment in doubt whether he should speak to the gloomy squire, whom he so much suspected of many crimes, or pass on his way without meeting him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Before, however, he could decide upon any course of action, Learmont settled the question by walking up to Hartleton, and saying,— “Good morning, Sir Magistrate—you are early afoot.”

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading “No doubt, no doubt,” said Learmont; “Yours is an onerous position.