Chapter V

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

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

treat badly

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "And where is he now?"

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From this reading "Antonio."

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

a youthful male person

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

being joined in close association

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "And where is he now?"

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "And where is he now?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

a boy or man

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

not any; not one

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And where is he now?"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

important in effect or meaning

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "He has gone below," said Bill, in a significant tone.

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading "The fact is," said Bill Sturdy, "Antonio undertook to abuse that lad there," pointing to Charlie; "and I ain't one to stand by and see a boy abused.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

in or at the place that

From this reading "And where is he now?"

which person or people

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.

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

From this reading "What was the fight about?" inquired Randall, who, in ordinary cases, would not have cared to pursue the subject farther, but had an undefined idea that it was in some way connected with our hero, for whom he felt no peculiar affection.