Chapter VII

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

later than; following

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

anew

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Bob felt sure that Tom Smith was the stone-thrower nevertheless.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

in a joyous manner

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

the natural process by which the body repairs itself

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

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

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

be the source of pain

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

set down according to a plan

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Bob felt sure that Tom Smith was the stone-thrower nevertheless.

in a nice way

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

not any; not one

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

and nothing more

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

established beyond doubt

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

an educational institution

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

in a serious manner

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading Bob felt sure that Tom Smith was the stone-thrower nevertheless.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Bob felt sure that Tom Smith was the stone-thrower nevertheless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

up to a particular time

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

male cat

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

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

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

at the time that

From this reading He did not see him again till after the school holidays, when, one morning on his way to school, he passed him in the street.

which person or people

From this reading Jackie, though he had seen the stone thrown, could only give a very hazy description of the thrower, who, it seemed, had run away the instant he had seen he had hit the dog.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

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

From this reading Bob would have gone to Tom Smith in hot haste and accused him of having done the cruel deed, but Mrs. Winter had prevented his doing so, by pointing out that they had no proof that Tom was the culprit.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading BOB LAID UP HAPPILY Stray proved not to be seriously hurt, and in a few days his wound was healing nicely.