Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

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From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

later than; following

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

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From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

react verbally

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

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

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

a youthful male person

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

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From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

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

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

temporary military shelter

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

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

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

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From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

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From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

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From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

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From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

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

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

up to a particular time

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

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

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

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From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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

From this reading The shaking of Pat Stiver's head was a most emphatic answer.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading After a moment's consideration, the small boy advised that Mrs Mooney's hut should be watched.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "In course," he said, "Dick Martin ain't such a fool as to go an' steal doorin' the daytime, so we don't need to begin till near dark.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."

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From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No," said he, "wotiver you do, have nothin' to do wi' the p'leece.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They're a low-minded, pig-headed set, wi' their `move on's,' an' their `now then, little un's;' an' their grabbin's of your collars, without no regard to w'ether they're clean or not, an' their--" "Let alone the police, Pat," interrupted his friend, "but let's have your adwice about what should be done."