Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

later than; following

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

anew

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

any thing at all

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

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

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

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From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

greatly pleased

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

divisible by two

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

at any time

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

set up or found

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

a man of refinement

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

not one, and not any

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

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

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

on one occasion

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

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From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

without much difficulty

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

express in words

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

restricted to something

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. St. Clive had received them readily, and told them that he certainly had employed an old gardener, but that the man had left his employ only a short time before they came, and that he could give them no information about him.

male cat

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

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

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

at the time that

From this reading TOM WARREN SPEAKS HIS MIND If ever three boys were tired and wet and cold, Ralph and his chums were when they once again arrived at Mr. St. Clive's; but for all that, they were three delighted boys, for they had succeeded in their mission, and Mr. Charlton was safe.

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

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

during the time that

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They found that the police had been and gone, and were none the wiser for their visit.

without justice or fairness

From this reading He could not give the poor man up to justice--a man whom he honestly believed to have been wrongly convicted--especially after having received him and sheltered him so long.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was highly distasteful to an honourable gentleman like Mr. St. Clive even to say anything which, while strictly true, had yet the qualities of a lie, but in this case he was forced to do so.