Chapter III

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He kept groaning about his head.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

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

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

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

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading He kept groaning about his head.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading He kept groaning about his head.

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

From this reading He kept groaning about his head.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

an opening into or through something

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He kept groaning about his head.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

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

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

contemptibly small in amount

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

the science of mental life

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

on the contrary

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

in the near future

From this reading Pretty soon a man was put into the cell next mine.

very bad

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

express in words

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I could hear the gambling party across the way, laughing and talking, taking their lot rather easily.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A measly gas-jet above the door showed what a stinking hole I had got myself into.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.

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

From this reading THE HARRISON STREET POLICE COURT _A night in jail--A rapid-fire judge--The young lady is not so positive--The psychology of justice--What's the matter with Jasonville?--I tell my story to his Honor_ There was a greasy bench at one end of number twelve, where I sat myself down, feeling that I had come to the end of things in Chicago mighty quick.