used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIGHT AS REPORTED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “You don’t belong to my company.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean by _we_?” inquired the captain.
don't
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From this reading “You don’t belong to my company.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
Egan
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From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT AS REPORTED.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
HopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What do you mean by _we_?” inquired the captain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean by _we_?” inquired the captain.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You don’t belong to my company.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE FIGHT AS REPORTED.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT AS REPORTED.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean by _we_?” inquired the captain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It means that if the authorities at Hamilton need help in putting down that mob, we third company boys will have to give it,” said Egan, in reply to a question propounded to him by Captain Mack.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I do, and so do Hop and Curtis,” answered Egan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean by _we_?” inquired the captain.
