Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Browning was recognized, of course.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

come together

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

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From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

a small worthless amount

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Browning was recognized, of course.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Browning was recognized, of course.

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From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

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

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

a male human offspring

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

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From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading Browning was recognized, of course.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WAYS THAT ARE DARK.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

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

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

in or at the place that

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As we know, Sedgwick went first with Browning to the hamlet in Devonshire where Jack's early home had been.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading An old friend of Hamlin's was at the church, spoke to Jack, and witnessed Sedgwick's encounter with the bull.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.

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

From this reading He knew under what circumstances young Browning left home, and so on that Sunday evening he wrote to Hamlin that his step-son was in Devonshire, told him of the episode at the church, and informed the old man that the companion of his son, though a quiet and refined-appearing man enough, must be a prize-fighter in disguise.