Chapter IX · The False Charge

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

possessing life

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

(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 All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading “Where are you going?

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

start firing a weapon

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

the act of departing

From this reading “Where are you going?

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

moving with great haste

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

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 All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

the force of workers available

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

a form of address for a man

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Is the fire out, or what?”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Is the fire out, or what?”

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

in the near future

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

in the direction of

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading When they learned, however, that it was the home of the crippled veteran, many of them turned back.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

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

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Is the fire out, or what?”

at the time that

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

in or at the place that

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

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

From this reading All Paul’s friends, together with his father, had started towards the scene, as soon as they knew where the fire was; and as Mr. Martin met several men whom he knew, returning, he asked:

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A fire in a small country village, always a dread catastrophe, is much more serious in the winter, especially when any wind is stirring; and in the realization of these facts, the street was soon alive with men and women hurrying to the scene of the conflagration.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Where are you going?