Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading FRED’S STORY, CONCLUDED.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

without stop or interruption

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

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

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading FRED’S STORY, CONCLUDED.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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 “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

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

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

a group of people who work together

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading I became one of the runners, or couriers; that is, it was my duty to convey orders and the stolen property from one point to another.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading FRED’S STORY, CONCLUDED.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At any rate, it wasn’t long before the name of White-horse Fred became pretty well known about here.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

in or at the place that

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

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

From this reading “BELIEVING that some of the members of this band of robbers knew where father was,” continued White-horse Fred, “I watched for an opportunity to join it, and finally succeeded in my object.

which person or people

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was a subordinate position, although I ran just as much risk as Sanders, or any other member of the band who did the stealing, and I knew that as long as I held it I could not hope to learn much of the secret business of the organization; consequently I worked hard for promotion, and, if I am to believe what I have been told, I did some reckless things.