Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

later than; following

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

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

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

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

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Look at the vagabonds!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

examine through questioning and answering

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

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

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

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

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

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

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

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

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Look at the vagabonds!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

an angry dispute

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

plural of “sacrament” — a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

not in physical motion

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Come, Kelly,” said he to one of them, “are you fully prepared for the two blessed sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist, that you are about to receive?

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

From this reading Look at the vagabonds!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

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

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

a shaky motion

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

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

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

up to a particular time

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading Look at the vagabonds!

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

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

at the time that

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

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

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Where's my whip,” said he, running in, and coming out in a fury, when he commenced cutting about him, until they dispersed in all directions.

which person or people

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?

in the company of; together with

From this reading He then returned into the house; and, after calling in about two dozen, began to catechize them as follows, still holding the whip in his hand, whilst many of those individuals, who at a party quarrel or faction fight, in fair or market, were incapable of the slightest terror, now stood trembling before him, absolutely pale and breathless with fear.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Hagarty, why do you crush them two girls there, you great Turk, you?