Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

a youthful male person

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

an occurrence of something

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

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

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

the act of departing

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

the peak of a hill

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

a quantity that is added

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

a message received and understood

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

the literary culture

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

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

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

and nothing more

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading The doctor did not seem to care about pressing this point, however, and said somewhat impatiently:

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

precisely as stated

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

(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 "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

during the time that

From this reading The men seemed little interested, however, and several of them went away while the doctor was stating his case, the big man at length saying in a surly tone as he turned away:

which person or people

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Dr. Wise then produced maps, letters and other documents and proceeded to enforce his point.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, whoever it was who gave you this information, it was false, and I will prove to you that we have every authority for going on with this work and that it will not injure you in the least."

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

From this reading WHAT APPEARED ON BILLY'S PLATES The statement of Jim Jenkins that a boy wearing the uniform of the Hilltop boys had told him and others that the building of the branch line would injure them had already caused considerable excitement among the young students, and Jim's second statement to the effect that the boy had been there that very day only served to increase it.