used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE ARREST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
a man of refinement
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
the act of departing
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
not any; not one
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
express in words
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The idea of his brother's arrest and imprisonment excited him in no small degree.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
express a supposition
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARREST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Doing?" answered James; "doing their business, I suppose;"--a reply that did not indicate precisely his knowledge of the legislative doings, since he had heard of the business before them, and was somewhat troubled by it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "They are certainly going to arrest you for libel, and I heard a gentleman say, in the street, that they would show you no favour;" and Benjamin made this revelation with considerable warmth of feeling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you heard what they are doing in the Assembly?" asked Benjamin one afternoon, as he entered the office under considerable excitement, addressing his inquiry to James.
