Chapter X

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

brought into existence

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

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From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

at any time

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

the force of workers available

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

as might be expected

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

on the contrary

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

up to a particular time

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

male cat

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

(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 As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I don't know that I object to it, but I'd rather be back with my men."

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

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I've been in that work ever since the British started out from Philadelphia.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As I happened to be born in Old Monmouth, and lived here till I was a man grown, it was naturally thought I'd be pretty well informed, so you see I was selected for this special work.

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

From this reading "And that's what you've been doing, is it?" said Tom.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE STORY OF THE MISCHIANZA "I'VE been sent out, as a good many others have been, to look up the bridges over the creeks" (the young officer called them "runs," as many of the Jerseymen did then, and still do for the matter of that) "and find out the lay of the land.