Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A "MEWEL" NAMED "REWARD."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

third-person singular of “entitle” — give the right to

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

of great significance or value

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

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

From this reading A "MEWEL" NAMED "REWARD."

a form of address for a man

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading A "MEWEL" NAMED "REWARD."

someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading A "MEWEL" NAMED "REWARD."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

express in words

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

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

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

(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 I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

in or to any place at all

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The paper will identify you, and state that you are engaged on government business, which entitles you to official aid wherever you may demand it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I'll tell you what I will do, though.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

the act of creating written works

From this reading I'll appoint you a deputy, and give you a bit of writing witnessed by a notary, as well as a badge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It being thus settled that the search for the raft was to be continued, the Sheriff said: "I wish I could go with you, Mr. Brackett, and see this affair through; but those fellows are beyond my hunting-ground now, and I've got important business to attend to up the river.