used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
brawlernoun
a fighter (especially one who participates in brawls)
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
clothes-lines
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From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
characterized by great determination
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
without deviation
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
down-town
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From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
Epworth
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From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
Groche
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From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
idlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
irascibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
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 On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
immediately past
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
something you have to do
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
by chance
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
Plainville
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From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
relieve from
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
robbingverbUS /ˈrɑːbɪŋ/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
roosts
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From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
thrashings
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From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
unchastened
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From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading Almost every town has the misfortune to include among its residents a few persons perhaps best described as “undesirable citizens.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of Plainville by far the most undesirable of these was Peter Groche, idler, sot, brawler, and petty thief.
at the time that
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Parker, returning from his trip to Epworth, heard the news down-town, and brought it home with him.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading On several occasions vigorous efforts had been made to rid the community of his presence; but Peter, unchastened by thrashings or jail sentences for robbing hen roosts or clothes-lines, persisted in turning up like the worst of bad pennies.
a late time of life
From this reading There was, therefore, general satisfaction in the town when news spread that, at last, he had been caught in an offense so serious that Plainville reasonably could hope to be relieved of him for a term of several years; especially as the irascible, determined and energetic Major Bates was directly interested in his prosecution.
