Chapter I

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

anew

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

how long something has existed

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

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

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

a youthful male person

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

a young female

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

the act of departing

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

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

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

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

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

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

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

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

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

of or associated with a province

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

an educational institution

From this reading How is it you aren't at school?

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

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AUTHOR OF "COUSIN BECKY'S CHAMPIONS," "ROBIN OF SUN COURT," "GRANFER AND ONE CHRISTMAS TIME," ETC.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

in or at the place that

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

which person or people

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

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From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

a late time of life

From this reading The scene was the corner of Jubilee Terrace, a row of small red-brick cottages on the outskirts of Hawstock, a large provincial west of England town, on a cold January morning; and the speaker—William Jones—was a tall, well-grown boy of about twelve years of age, comfortably clad, who had that minute emerged from one of the cottages and encountered an ill-tempered-looking little girl, a year or so his junior, to whom he had addressed himself.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "HULLOA, Melina, where are you going?

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From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You'd best look out or your Granny'll get the attendance officer around her again about you, and then she'll give you what you won't like!"