Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

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From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

made afraid

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

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From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

be the source of pain

From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

go away from a place

From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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

From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "He's hurt, and he made me to leave him," panted Miles.

in the near future

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

make short successive sounds

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

move hurridly

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

term of address for a man

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

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

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Nearer, in the living room, he could hear Mistress Hopkins's frightened tones, and the clatter of swords as Master Hopkins and Dotey armed themselves.

in the direction of

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S SOLDIER LYING upon his own bed, whither Master Hopkins had carried him, Miles harked to the rattle of eager drumsticks in the street, the hurried rush of footsteps, the shrill calls of boys.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Presently heavy footsteps came toward him, and Master Hopkins, with his buff-jacket half fastened, opened the door of the chamber to question him further of Ned.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And the Frenchmen will find him, and can you not send some one to help him, sir?"