Chapter XX

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From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

later than; following

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

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

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a youthful male person

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a young person of either sex

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

an old word for “before”

From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

the organ of sight

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

made afraid

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

superlative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

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

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

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From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

precisely, exactly

From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

done under pressure

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

in the near future

From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

take without the owner's consent

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

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

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

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

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a shaky motion

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

precisely as stated

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

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From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

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

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

in or at the place that

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

which person or people

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, I never!"--as his eye fell on Dolly--"ef this ain't Colonel L'Estrange's child, and the whole place in a hue and cry after her.

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

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

lean and sinewy

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With one hand he raised Dolly, who, frightened at her strange waking, was now sobbing bitterly, with the other he tried to detain Robin, but quick as thought the wiry boy escaped from his hands; he rushed out of the archway, down a back court, where he stood, in the bitter winter morning, trembling and shivering as much with anger as with cold.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So you wanted to steal her, you little thief.

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From this reading You'll soon know the right of this 'ere job."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _HOW THE STREET CHILDREN LIVE._ Early, very early in the morning, the full blaze of a policeman's lantern was turned upon Robin and Dolly, and constable 21Y called out in his harshest tones-- "Now, then, young warmint, what h'ever is your little game?