Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

(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 It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

cause to be attached

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a region whose eastern part is now Bangladesh and whose western part is included in India

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the lower side of anything

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

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

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

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

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

on one occasion

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

and nothing more

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

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

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

move stealthily

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

having a supporting base

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _VARIOUS THINGS_.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

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

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

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

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _VARIOUS THINGS_.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

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

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

at the time that

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

in or at the place that

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

which person or people

From this reading It is a notorious fact that itinerant circus companies pay very poorly, and that the man who does not get his money from them in advance is not very likely to get it at all.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the third day the bottom fell out of the cage; and as the tiger seemed to want to roam around and inquire into things, the whole force of compositors all at once felt as if they ought to go suddenly down stairs and give the animal a chance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Major Slott of _The Patriot_ has suffered a good deal from these concerns; and when "The Great European Circus and Metropolitan Caravan" tried to slip off the other day without settling its advertising bill, he called upon the sheriff and got him to attach the Bengal tiger for the debt.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The tiger was brought in its cage and placed in the composing-room, where it consumed fifteen dollars' worth of meat in two days--the major's bill was only twelve dollars--and scratched one trouser leg off of the reporter, who was standing in front of the cage stirring up the animal with a broom.