Chapter IX

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

(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 “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

the condition of living or the state of being alive

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

plural of “burglary” — entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Robert says that he’s goin’ to try to find out who it is.”

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

the act of departing

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

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

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading Robert says that he’s goin’ to try to find out who it is.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Robert says that he’s goin’ to try to find out who it is.”

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

in the recent past

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

a person, without saying who

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

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

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

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

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

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

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Robert says that he’s goin’ to try to find out who it is.”

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

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

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

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

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Robert says,” said William, “that _he_ b’lieves that it’s not ordin’ry robbers at all an’ that _he_ b’lieves that it’s people livin’ in the place, people what _seem_ all right an’ go about doin’ shoppin’ an’ goin’ to church an’ going out to tea same as orn’ery people.

in or at the place that

From this reading He’s been readin’ a book where that happened--someone what was churchwarden in the daytime an’ went out stealin’ at night.

which person or people

From this reading Robert says that he’s goin’ to try to find out who it is.”

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

From this reading A LITTLE ADVENTURE William and Ginger walked slowly down the village street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were discussing with much animation some burglaries that had lately taken place in the village.