used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "What luck, Ben?" asked the newsboy, anxiously.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What luck, Ben?" asked the newsboy, anxiously.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
don't
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From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
set up or found
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
I've
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From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
and nothing more
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
immediately past
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
leastwaysadverb
if nothing else (“leastwise” is informal and “leastways” is colloquial)
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "What luck, Ben?" asked the newsboy, anxiously.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading "What luck, Ben?" asked the newsboy, anxiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tip-top," said Ben.
express in words
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
she's
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From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
Tip-topadverb
to the highest extent
From this reading "Tip-top," said Ben.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What luck, Ben?" asked the newsboy, anxiously.
at the time that
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rough and Ready had just laid in a supply of afternoon papers, and resumed his usual position in front of the "Times" office, when Ben Gibson came round the corner, just returned from his expedition to Brooklyn, the particulars of which are given in the last chapter.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I have,—leastways I've found where she's kept."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
you've
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From this reading "You don't mean to say you've found her?" said Rough and Ready, eagerly.
