Chapter III

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

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

later than; following

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a cordial disposition

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

react verbally

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

fearless and daring

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

confined by bonds

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

of short duration or distance

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

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

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

divisible by two

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

an association of criminals

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

and nothing more

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

social deportment

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a member of the militia; serves only during emergencies

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

and nothing more

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

situated at the farthest possible point from a center

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

above and across; more than

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

plural of “tough” — someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading Even that drive of a dozen blocks was full of excitement.

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

in or at the place that

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

during the time that

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.

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

From this reading "That's where we're bound," was the answer shouted back over the lowered buggy top, and then our corporal turned to his whilom "boss," but now silent and embarrassed convoy.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

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

From this reading As the buggy whirled away from the post of the outermost sentry, after a brief impatient interview, the sergeant of the guard sang out to the only occupant whom he knew or in whom he felt personal interest, "Look out for 'toughs' down the street, Fred.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading A gang of 'em's just been scattered over at the Amity Works."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Mr. Manners, whether they recognize you or not they'll see my uniform, and while they're meek enough in front of a company, they're bold as a lion against a single militiaman.