Chapter XV

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

later than; following

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

the first light of day

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

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From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

a government building that houses the offices of a county government

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

having the place or position changed

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

divisible by two

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

every person

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

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From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

the act of departing

From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

come to pass

From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

not any; not one

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

deeply absorbed in thought

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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From this reading Everybody knows Slattery ain't big enough for this case.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

in the direction of

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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From this reading He's a-going to get _hung_, that's what's going to happen to him.

at the time that

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

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

From this reading AURORA AND ANNE When Judge Henderson passed down the office stair, and out across the street toward the narrow little brick walk of the courthouse--which even on that day of the week now held a certain crowd--so disturbed, so preoccupied, was he that he gave no greeting to one or two belated loiterers about the store fronts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.

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From this reading "I wouldn't like to have no man like the Jedge after me if I'd done what that boy done.

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

From this reading "I reckon that young feller'll get his dose now," said old Aaron Craybill, demi-chorus to this tragedy, following with his bleared eyes the tall and well-groomed figure, frock-coated, top-hatted, which now was passing toward the temple of justice.