Chapter V

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

having companions or an escort

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

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

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

a short personal letter

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

ten 10s

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

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

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

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

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

a country person

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

having a point

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

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From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The man pointed to a horseman a quarter of a league off.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

express in words

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

up to a particular time

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

in or at the place that

From this reading About six that morning a police-agent from the capital, accompanied by two inferior policemen, had arrived at Villers Cotterets where they presented themselves to the police justice, and asked him to tell them where Farmer Billet dwelt.

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

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.

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

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHY THE POLICE AGENT CAME WITH THE CONSTABLES.

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

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "He won't be back till nine," he said; "there he is inspecting the work.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Five hundred paces from the farmhouse the corporal, as the exempt's rank was in the semi-military organization of the police of the era, perceived a peasant working in the field, of whom he inquired about his master.