Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

later than; following

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

past form of “bilk” — cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

fearless and daring

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

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

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

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

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

characterized by great determination

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

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

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

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

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

a particular point in time

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

with low volume

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

express the need or desire for

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

the state of being asleep

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

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

From this reading THE CHIEF OF THE BRAZENCROOK POLICE MAKES A BOLD STROKE FOR THE GOVERNMENT REWARD.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lionel looked puzzled for a moment at the request, and then replied,--“Certainly, if you desire it.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

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

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

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

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The Brazencrook officer, after sleeping upon the resolution he had made, received notification of the Government reward; and, determined not to be bilked by Mr. Bales, he went off quietly the next morning to Montem Castle, and asked for Captain Hammerton.

at the time that

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

which person or people

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes I do,” said the officer; and without another word they went forth together.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When Lionel appeared, he said,--“Will you be good enough to come a little way with me; there is a man who has a question to ask you?”