Chapter VI

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

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From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

for the reason that

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

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

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

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

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

a boy or man

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the act of departing

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

-ing form of “loiter” — be about

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

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

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

come together

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

a male human offspring

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

in the near future

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

make square

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

at once

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Instead of appearing disconcerted because of my finding him in such company, he acted much as if it gave him pleasure that I was come, and straightway leaving his companions, advanced eagerly to meet me.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

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

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

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

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

precisely as stated

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

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

From this reading A CLOUDY NIGHT It was not needed that I should walk very far in order to find Seth Jepson.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

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

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

toward the west

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

at the time that

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

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

From this reading He was on the westerly side of the dock when I came into the square, talking to two or three lads whom I had good reason to believe were of Tory leanings.

belonging to which person

From this reading "It is too dangerous a matter to be seen loitering about that place, especially for a lad like me, whose father is known to be a Son of Liberty."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you been up to the prison in the hope of having speech with Archie Hemming?" he asked as soon as we were within speaking distance, and I, suspicious of the lad, believed he thus counted on learning what we might have in mind to do, therefore replied with somewhat of sourness in my tone: