Chapter XVII

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

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

a farewell remark

From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SWEETWATER.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

and nothing more

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

the force of workers available

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

and nothing more

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

above and across; more than

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

by chance

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

term of address for a man

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SWEETWATER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SWEETWATER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A group began to cluster around them, most of the men rubbing their smarting eyes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE SWEETWATER.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We just took a notion to prevent them from escaping, sir," remarked Elmer.

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From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

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

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "WHAT are you doing to those fellows, boys?" demanded the champion of law and order; from which remark it was plain to be seen that the smoke had affected the eyes of the police officer to such an extent that he had failed to recognize the culprits, and possibly believed the boys were only carrying on high among themselves, as boys over in his town frequently did, to the unhappiness of the constables.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And if you think you can hold them, we're willing to turn them over into your charge, in the presence of Mr. Brady here and the others."