Chapter VII

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

possessing life

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

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

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

every person

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

usually; as a rule

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

a boy or man

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

as might be expected

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

not any; not one

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

a member of a police force

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

not often

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

express a supposition

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing cruel about Dick Farrant; but the good that existed in his character was overshadowed by so much that was evil that it very seldom shone forth.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

precisely as stated

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

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

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

(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 "Well, I suppose I'd better go home," thought Robin; "I expect father's returned by this time.

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

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

at the time that

From this reading But Dick generally had a friendly greeting for his little neighbour on meeting him, and on more than one occasion he had interfered when Sam Brown had been bullying him.

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

From this reading Robin did not altogether dislike Dick, though he was fully alive to his bad qualities, which were indeed apparent to everyone.

which person or people

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A POLICEMAN IN SUN COURT ROBIN was naturally greatly astonished at Dick Farrant's erratic conduct, but it was a relief to find that the lad had gone; for, though he had told him of the robbery, he had had no intention of saying whom he believed to be the thief, and, very probably, he reflected, Dick would have asked him if he had any idea who had taken the money.