Chapter IX

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

later than; following

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

(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 “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

terminate

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading THE EXCURSION.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

a young female

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

foreshadow or presage

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

express in words

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading THE EXCURSION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

a special situation

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

male cat

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

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

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

precisely as stated

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

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

From this reading Tom was overtaken before he had walked very far; and although he and Bob had consented to Josiah’s inviting Sadie to accompany them on the excursion, neither felt that it was exactly the proper thing for them to have “a girl taggin’ on behind,” as some of their acquaintances afterwards described it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

in or at the place that

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I expect the fellows will jest ’bout guy the life out of us for takin’ her along,” Bob whispered to Tom; “but I didn’t see any other way after Josiah was so set upon her goin’.”

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Never mind what they say, so long’s we’ve got her,” Tom replied; “but I think we oughter put our foot down against her comin’ in the first place, ’cause she’s goin’ to break the fun all up before night, an’ I don’t feel like puttin’ out good money without gettin’ somethin’ back.”

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

From this reading They would have been glad for Sadie to enjoy herself in some other direction than with them; and during the journey to the Herald office, where Master Foss was to be met, the newsdealers kept considerably in advance of their guest and the match-girl, as if not willing to admit that the two were a portion of their party.