Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

mix up or confuse

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

the two together, not just one

From this reading Don't mind the expense, for I've shot enough for both.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

dearly loved

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

someone who is a detective

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Don't mind the expense, for I've shot enough for both.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Don't mind the expense, for I've shot enough for both.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

the head of a state government

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

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

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Don't mind the expense, for I've shot enough for both.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

possessive form of “name” — a language unit by which a person or thing is known

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

above and across; more than

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

first in rank or degree

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

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

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

carry out

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading The Invitation--the Outfit--and the sallying forth.

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

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

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

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

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

From this reading I've bought powder and shot, and my cousin which is Shopman to my Uncle at the corner, have lent me a couple of guns that has been 'popp'd.'

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading TO Mr. AUGUSTUS SPRIGGS, AT Mr. WILLIAMS'S, GROCER, ADDLE STREET.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading (Tower Street, 31st August, 18__) My dear Chum, Dobbs has give me a whole holiday, and it's my intention to take the field to-morrow--and if so be you can come over your governor, and cut the apron and sleeves for a day--why "Together we will range the fields;" and if we don't have some prime sport, my name's not Dick, that's all.