Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "May I go?" he added.

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

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

any thing at all

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I'll come," cried Dexter eagerly.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "I'll come," cried Dexter eagerly.

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From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading "I'll come," cried Dexter eagerly.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "I'll come," cried Dexter eagerly.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "May I go?" he added.

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

From this reading "May I go?" he added.

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From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading "May I go?" he added.

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From this reading "I'll come," cried Dexter eagerly.

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From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

go away from a place

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May I go?" he added.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Oh, that's nothing, sir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, that's nothing, sir.

and nothing more

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

express in words

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

term of address for a man

From this reading "Oh, that's nothing, sir.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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From this reading "Oh, that's nothing, sir.

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

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

in or at that place or location

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

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From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

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

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

accept gladly

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

which person or people

From this reading He's welcome as the flowers in May; but what I wanted to say, sir, was that as they're my fields, and people who comes is only trespassers, I've a right to put anything I like there.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes, yes; we'll see," said the doctor; "and it's very kind of Mr Dengate to give you leave."