Chapter III

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

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From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading A good deal surprised Frank put on his cap and went out with him.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A good deal surprised Frank put on his cap and went out with him.

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From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Bill!" he said; "what is it?"

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

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

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

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

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

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Bill!" he said; "what is it?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Good morning, Bill!" he said; "what is it?"

a short coat

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

term of address for a man

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

express in speech

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A good deal surprised Frank put on his cap and went out with him.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

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

From this reading A good deal surprised Frank put on his cap and went out with him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Good morning, Bill!" he said; "what is it?"

at the time that

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

which person or people

From this reading BEFORE THE JUSTICES One morning when Frank was dressing, the servant came up and told him that a fisherman, who said his name was Bill Bostock, wanted to speak to him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he had often been out with Julian in the man's boat, he put on his jacket and ran to the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will talk with you outside, sir, if you don't mind."