Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

highly skilled

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

next to; at the side of

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

hound or harry relentlessly

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

in a meretricious manner

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

someone who journeys in foreign lands

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas)

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

on the contrary

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

express in words

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

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

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

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

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

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

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.

at the time that

From this reading When Timotheus returned, he was not alone; a slightly built man of medium stature, and rather flashily attired, rode beside him.

possessive form of “wilkinson” — English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading Mr. Bangs Accredits Himself--Silences Squire Walker--Constable Rigby in the Kitchen--The Inquests--Arrests, and Mr. Newberry--The Beaver River Contingent--Mr. Bangs and the Squire Consult--The Army Prepares--Wilkinson's Heroics--Mr. Bigglethorpe on Fishing.

time long past

From this reading "Yore men is right, Squire; my neme is Bengs, Hickey Bengs, end pore Nesh sent for me to kem end help ferret out a geng of dem excise slopers, end here I find my pore friend merdered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I tell you, Squire, it's too dem bed, O, too dem bed!"

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The Squire strode to the gate, to learn that the younger Pilgrim had accomplished his various missions successfully, and to be presented by him, in his usual clumsy way, to Mr. Bengs, a friend of Mr. Nash as was.