Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

give sanction to

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

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

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

surround so as to force to give up

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

increase twofold

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

coins made of gold

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

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 THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

and nothing more

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

make square

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

a special situation

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

male cat

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

failure to attend (especially school)

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

hard to endure

From this reading Mr. Denny was quite in sympathy with the stunt and double dare business, but he did not approve of trying to circumvent Hervey by dangling the Gold Cross before his eyes.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

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

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He knew that Tom had been responsible for Hervey's latest truancy and he believed that Tom, knowing that a little trick was the only way to bring Hervey back, might have played such a little trick, then sent him up the hill to square himself.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we know, Tom was dead set against this kind of thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was afraid that Hervey would not forget this and that the disappointment would be keen.

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

From this reading THE COURT IN SESSION From his conversation with Tom, Mr. Denny knew (if indeed he had not known it before) that the young assistant had a strong liking for this bah, bah black sheep.