Chapter XVI

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

later than; following

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

(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 So the case will not come up at all.

a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

an occurrence of something

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you make of that?”

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

possessive form of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

engage in

From this reading What do you make of that?”

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

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What do you make of that?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do you make of that?”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading So the case will not come up at all.

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

From this reading “He is a wiser man than I imagined,” said James.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.

the day immediately before today

From this reading It seems that the magistrates set him free yesterday, on Romer’s own responsibility.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What do you make of that?”

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

From this reading HULLAWAY “I see,” said Luke Andersen to his brother, as they sat at breakfast in the station-master’s kitchen, about a fortnight after the riot on Leo’s Hill, “I see that Romer has withdrawn his charge against young Wone.