Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

the two together, not just one

From this reading You see, I know both the lads.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

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From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

the organ of sight

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

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

From this reading You see, I know both the lads.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading You see, I know both the lads.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

as might be expected

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

not any; not one

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see, I know both the lads.

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

From this reading He seemed surprised.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

term of address for a man

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He seemed surprised.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I am not so sure of that," I commented; "but go on."

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

From this reading You see, I know both the lads.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

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

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

(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 Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

which person or people

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Urquhart I really like; but he didn't show up well, I must own--to be fair to the other, who is in the worse fix."

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

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was not abashed, but answered, with a twinkle in his eye, "I believe, sir, you gave me no orders to stop their talking, and in a case like this--between youngsters--some question of a meeting would naturally come up.