Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

not in a forthright manner

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

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 Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

possessive form of “o'connor” — United States writer (1925-1964)

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

and nothing more

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

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

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

cut with a saw

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

the state of being asleep

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

a person, without saying who

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

a male human offspring

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was a good deal more to it than this, but this was the part of it which Tom heard of, and he rose in rebellion.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

male cat

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

not known

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading He had been sleeping, sometimes at Mrs. O'Connor's and sometimes up at Camp Solitaire with Roy, as the fancy took him.

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

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading Whence it emanated and what became of it he never knew, but he knew it was originated by the "rich guys" and that Mrs. Bennett and John Temple and the Probation Officer and the Judge had something to do with it.

the general location where something is

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

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

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.

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

From this reading It said that "Whereas one Thomas Slade, aged fourteen, son of William Slade, whereabouts unknown, and Annie Slade, deceased, was an unprotected minor, etc., etc., that said Thomas Slade should therefore be brought into court by somebody or other at a certain particular time, for commitment as a city charge," and so forth and so on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "ON MY HONOR" During the next few days a dreadful document appeared which had to do with Tom, though he never saw it and only heard of it indirectly.