used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
enforcingverbUS /enˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “enforce” — ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
a boy or man
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
Jedge
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From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
mean-spirited
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From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
Neale
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From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
O'Neil
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From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
and nothing more
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
on the contrary
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And now his demand for ten dollars showed plainly that his petty mind was interested only in getting money easily rather than in enforcing the law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
Tuckerville
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From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
precisely as stated
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
at the time that
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Then to Mrs. Heard he added: “Come now, lady, you can pay the fine to me and drive on; or you can go back to Tuckerville under arrest and pay it to Jedge Winslow.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Neale O’Neil may not have been very wise in talking so plainly in the hearing of the mean-spirited fellow; but he could not be blamed for being indignant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was positive that the Corner House girls’ automobile had not been speeding when the man with the badge stopped it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
You'd
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From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “You’d better keep a civil lip on you, young man,” said the constable, scowling at Neale.
