Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

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

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

subject to appointment

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

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From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

an occurrence of something

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

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

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

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

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

come into possession of

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

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From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

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From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

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

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

male cat

From this reading THE COMMITTEE COME OUT, AND TOM GOES IN.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

precisely as stated

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

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

From this reading Thomas Somers was particularly anxious to have the affair brought to a crisis.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Captain Barney, on shore as well as at sea, was a thorough disciplinarian.

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

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

in or at the place that

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

during the time that

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.

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

From this reading In vain he and a few other of the young loyalists attempted to obtain a view of the interior of the house, where the exciting interview was in progress.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading While the committee which the loyal citizens of Pinchbrook had appointed to conduct their case with Squire Pemberton were in the house, engaged in bringing the traitor to terms, the younger members of the assemblage were very impatient to know how matters were progressing.