Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

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

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "This is about the limit!" he exclaimed.

a boy or man

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

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From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

set up or found

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

a message received and understood

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

harmed

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading "This is about the limit!" he exclaimed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading "This is about the limit!" he exclaimed.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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 He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

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

From this reading "This is about the limit!" he exclaimed.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Flett, being sent for, had arrested the fellow, and afterward called upon the clergyman for information about his antecedents and character.

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

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

at the time that

From this reading THE CLIMAX George was tired and sleepy when he reached the settlement early in the morning, and found Flett at Hardie's house.

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

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

during the time that

From this reading He listened with close attention while George told his tale; and then examined the knife he produced.

which person or people

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It transpired from their conversation that there had been a disturbance at the Sachem on the return of a party which had driven out to the sale, and one man, who accused a companion of depriving him of a bargain, had attacked and badly injured him with a decanter.