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American film and television producer (1918–1972)
producer Hal Roach and actress Marguerite Nichols. Roach Jr. co-directed One Million B.C. with his father. Roach was president of the Hal Roach Studios
Hal_Roach_Jr.
American filmmaker (1892–1992)
Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach Sr. (January 14, 1892 – November 2, 1992) was an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter, who was the
Hal_Roach
American film production studio
Hal Roach Studios was an American motion picture and, through its TV production subsidiary, Hal Roach Television Corporation, television production studio
Hal_Roach_Studios
Topics referred to by the same term
Hal Roach (1892–1992) was an American film producer. Hal Roach can also refer to: Hal Roach Jr. (1918–1972), film and television producer, and son of the
Hal_Roach_(disambiguation)
American actress (1921–1964)
Angeles, California, the daughter of Hal Roach and Marguerite Nichols, and her brother was Hal Roach Jr. Roach gained early acting experience with a
Margaret_Roach
Short film series
"Hal Roach's Streamliners" are a series of featurette comedy films created by Hal Roach that are longer than a short subject and shorter than a feature
Hal_Roach's_Streamliners
1940 film by D. W. Griffith, Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr.
retain the "Jr." instead of billing him under his father's name, possibly because Roach was co-directing the film with his own son Hal Roach Jr. The film
One_Million_B.C.
1952 American TV series or program
by Frank Fox and produced in Los Angeles, California, at Hal Roach Studios by Hal Roach Jr., and Roland D. Reed. My Little Margie premiered on CBS as
My_Little_Margie
American actor (1906–1974)
role in the 1939 film adaptation, which was produced by Hal Roach Studios. The film was Chaney Jr's first major role in a film and was a critical success
Lon_Chaney_Jr.
1951 American TV series or program
the Nielsen ratings for the 1951–1952 season. Showcase Productions (Hal Roach Jr. and Carroll Case) produced the series, with James Flood as director
Racket_Squad
American series of comedy short films
Our Gang (also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals) is an American series of comedy short films chronicling the adventures of a group of
Our_Gang
1940 film by Alfred J. Goulding
A Chump at Oxford is a Hal Roach comedy film produced in 1939 and released in 1940 by United Artists. It was directed by Alfred J. Goulding and is the
A_Chump_at_Oxford
American film producer (1909–1976)
films for television with Hal Roach, Jr., but problems with the Screen Actors Guild led to their cancellation. Lippert and Roach ended up making two features
Robert_L._Lippert
English-American comedy duo
Hal Roach film studio. They officially became a team in 1927 when they appeared in the silent short Putting Pants on Philip. They remained with Roach
Laurel_and_Hardy
1954 American TV series or program
director and half the time the writer and also Archie." The TV version had Hal Roach Jr. as producer and Harve Foster as director. This program was the second
Duffy's_Tavern_(TV_series)
American film director
(1924–2004). He attended Culver Military Academy, where he became friends with Hal Roach Jr. He was a star athlete at Ohio State University, until an injury ended
Budd_Boetticher
American silent film actress
producer Hal Roach in 1916. (He survived her by more than a half-century, dying at age 100 in 1992).[citation needed] They had two children, Hal Jr. and Margaret
Marguerite_Nichols
American actor (1892–1957)
Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy. Oliver Hardy was born Norvell
Oliver_Hardy
1972 film by Lamont Johnson
Alien. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and produced by Hal Roach Productions in Canada. Groundstar space project technician John Welles
The_Groundstar_Conspiracy
American actress (1925–2015)
She appeared in film noir and Westerns. A discovery of Paramount producer Hal Wallis, she appeared in I Walk Alone (1948), Jungle Patrol (1948), Too Late
Kristine_Miller
1938 film by John G. Blystone
Blystone and starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach Studios for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, a reworking of elements from
Block-Heads
it was not until 1926 when both separately signed contracts with the Hal Roach film studio that they appeared in film shorts together. Wes D. Gehring
Laurel_and_Hardy_filmography
1959 American film
Monday morning January 5, 1959, at the Culver City, California studios of Hal Roach Productions. Notes "Starts Today. "Go, Johnny, Go!"". The Greenville News
Go,_Johnny,_Go!
1943 film by Hal Roach, Jr.
Western films from "Hal Roach's Streamliners", a series of approximately 50-minute comedic movies, in this case directed by Hal Roach, Jr. and starring Jimmy
Prairie_Chickens
1943 film
Hal Roach Jr. It stars Jimmy Rogers, Mary Brian and Noah Beery Jr. It is a sequel to Dudes are Pretty People (1942), a featurette from "Hal Roach's Streamliners"
Calaboose_(film)
American actor (1902–1976)
Driver Edward Buzzell uncredited 1943 Prairie Chickens Henchman Sam Hal Roach, Jr. uncredited 1943 Slightly Dangerous Pedestrian Lifting Peggy Up Buster
Ray_Teal
1942 film
"Hal Roach's Streamliners", approximately 50-minute comedic movies, directed by Hal Roach, Jr. and starring Jimmy Rogers as "Jimmy" and Noah Beery, Jr
Dudes_Are_Pretty_People
1950 film
Pilgrim Hill is a 1950 American Western television film produced by Hal Roach Jr. for Magnavox Theatre. The film was directed by Richard L. Bare and starred
Hurricane_at_Pilgrim_Hill
American TV dramatic anthology series (1956–1958)
March 11, 1958 - Harry Towne 3.28 Man of Principle 3.29 Trail Blazer Hal Roach Jr. and Jerry Stagg were the producers. The program was directed by Arthur
Telephone_Time
29 J. Arthur Rank 83 England Executive So Well Remembered Quartet 29 Hal Roach Jr. 53 US Director, Producer One Million B.C. 30 Peter Whitney 55 US Actor
1972_in_film
Cemetery located in California, U.S.
Besserer (1868–1934), actress Francelia Billington (1895–1934), actress Hal Roach, Jr. (1918–1972), film producer Harry F. Sinclair (1876–1956), oil industrialist
Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles)
Calvary_Cemetery_(Los_Angeles)
1939 film by Hal Roach
Housekeeper's Daughter is a 1939 comedy/drama film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay
The_Housekeeper's_Daughter
American TV legal drama series (1954–1955)
going to jail, while some who were guilty avoided punishment. Producer Hal Roach Jr. initially was concerned that the series might encounter a shortage of
The Public Defender (TV series)
The_Public_Defender_(TV_series)
12-episode Anthology show (similar to The Twilight Zone) produced by Hal Roach Jr; Karloff hosted each episode and starred in all but one of them (Jack
Boris_Karloff_performances
1941 film by LeRoy Prinz
Prinz as a Hal Roach Streamliner for release by United Artists. It stars Frances Langford, Johnny Downs, Marjorie Woodworth, Noah Beery Jr., Esther Dale
All-American_Co-ed
1957 American TV series or program
William Harmon was the producer, Hal Yates was the director, and John L. Greene was the director. The show was a Hal Roach Jr. production. Toni and Nestle
Blondie_(1957_TV_series)
Young One Million B.C., directed by Hal Roach and Hal Roach Jr., starring Victor Mature, Carole Landis and Lon Chaney Jr. One Night in the Tropics, directed
1940_in_film
American radio sitcom
disappointment.[citation needed] The 1954 syndicated TV series, co-produced by Hal Roach Jr., lacked leading name guest stars. Broadcast on the BBC Light Programme
Duffy's_Tavern
American television program distributor
formed a 50/50 joint venture production company, Rabco Productions, with Hal Roach Jr. In January 1956, AFS announced an expansion in production and sales
Worldvision_Enterprises
American radio broadcasting network (1934–1999)
investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Hal Roach Jr. took over as president, but the SEC labeled him "a Guterma puppet" due
Mutual_Broadcasting_System
American pole vaulter
chairmen, Alexander Sandy Guterma and Hollywood motion picture magnate Hal Roach Jr. were. Serving for a long period as Vice-President and Treasurer, and
Clare_Jacobs
American singer
both single. It's a leap year, too! "Maralou Gray Signed by Producer Hal Roach, Jr. for Trouble With Father". The Hollywood Reporter. January 18, 1951
Maralou_Gray
1924 American short film
Ernie Morrison — Ernie Dinah the Mule Lassie Lou Ahern — Mary's sister Hal Roach Jr. — boy teasing Farina Walter Wilkinson — Rondamere Von Swell Charles
Fast_Company_(1924_film)
American sitcom
(1954–55). The series was produced by Roland D. Reed and Hal Roach, Jr., and filmed at Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California. All 52 episodes of
The_Stu_Erwin_Show
Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong Musical comedy MGM Calaboose Hal Roach Jr. Jimmy Rogers, Noah Beery Jr. Western United Artists California Joe Spencer Bennet
List of American films of 1943
List_of_American_films_of_1943
1939 film by Lewis Milestone, Nate Watt
role as Mae was her breakthrough role in film. The film, produced by the Hal Roach Studios and distributed by United Artists, was adapted by Eugene Solow
Of_Mice_and_Men_(1939_film)
American actor
film for the Blondie television series based on the comic strip with Hal Roach, Jr. producing. While he resembled Arthur Lake, who starred in the long-running
Hal_Le_Roy
1953 film by Paul Guilfoyle
by Jack Rieger (associate producer) Hal Roach Jr. (producer) Cinematography Norbert Brodine Edited by Gene Fowler Jr. Music by Leon Klatzkin Distributed
Captain_Scarface
American actor (1914–1970)
Richard Daniels Jr. (October 11, 1914 – August 20, 1970) known professionally as Mickey Daniels, was an American child actor. Signed by Hal Roach in 1921, he
Mickey_Daniels
1956 American TV series or program
Rhys Williams Michael Winkelman Grant Withers Gil Gerard (4 episodes) Hal Roach Jr. was the executive producer, and Ben Fox was the producer. Ted Post was
Code_3_(TV_series)
following is a complete list of the 220 Our Gang short films produced by Hal Roach Studios and/or Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer between 1922 and 1944, numbered by
Our_Gang_filmography
1956 American TV series or program
Show: Oh, Susanna. The Gale Storm Show was produced initially by Hal Roach Studios. The Roach company later sold the program to Independent Television Corporation
The_Gale_Storm_Show
1947 film by Harve Foster
The Fabulous Joe is a 1947 American comedy film in the Hal Roach's Streamliners series. It was directed by Harve Foster and written by Arnold Belgard
The_Fabulous_Joe
1951 film by Bernard Girard
Soldier Robert L. Lippert intended to produce a series of films with Hal Roach Jr.'s R and J Productions, including 12 films for television, and As You
As_You_Were_(film)
Overview of Jayne Mansfield's influence in popular culture
Clara Ward Sydney Field Walon Green, Mitchell Leisen Carroll Case, Hal Roach Jr. — 1967 Mondo Hollywood Margaretta Ramsey, Dale Davis, Theodore Charach
Jayne Mansfield in popular culture
Jayne_Mansfield_in_popular_culture
1952 American film
and Margia Dean. Released by Lippert Pictures, it is the final film in Hal Roach's series of military comedy films featuring the characters of Doubleday
Mr._Walkie_Talkie
1942 American film
a black-and-white 1942 comedy short propaganda film that was one of Hal Roach's Streamliners short film series. When the board of directors of Hell want
The_Devil_with_Hitler
1958 American television sitcom
Kaye Elhardt as Peaches Hal Roach Studios produced Love That Jill. Alex Gottlieb served as producer for the series. Hal Roach Jr. was the executive producer
Love_That_Jill
American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer (1924–2007)
Maxwell Lemuel Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007) was an American jazz drummer and composer. A pioneer of bebop, he worked in many other styles
Max_Roach
1951 film by James Tinling
as a pilot for a television series produced by Hal Roach Jr. in partnership with Robert L. Lippert. Roach was interested in television production while
Tales_of_Robin_Hood
American films released in 1940
Cleveland Western Republic One Million B.C. Hal Roach Jr., Hal Roach Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Lon Chaney Jr. Fantasy United Artists. Nominated for 2
List of American films of 1940
List_of_American_films_of_1940
Annual award for science fiction or fantasy
Shipman (screenplay) Universal Pictures One Million B.C. Hal Roach (director), Hal Roach, Jr. (director), Mickell Novack (screenplay), George Baker (screenplay)
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation
American child actor (1909–1992)
American child actor who appeared in Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies during the silent era. Samuel entered Hal Roach's films after tagging along to the studio
Andy_Samuel
1948 film by Bernard Carr
It was produced by Hal Roach and Robert F. McGowan as a reimagining of their Our Gang series. The film was one of "Hal Roach's Streamliners" features
Who_Killed_Doc_Robbin
American actor and comedian (1912–1989)
contract, signing with studio executive and comedy producer Hal Roach in 1919. When Roach conceived his Our Gang series, featuring child actors in a natural
Sunshine_Sammy_Morrison
American actor (1913–1999)
Johnny Weissmuller". Roach next put him in a swashbuckler set during the War of 1812, Captain Caution (1940). Because Hal Roach only made a handful of
Victor_Mature
American adventure TV series
Carolyn Jones. The show was created by Robert C. Dennis and produced by Hal Roach Jr. and Jerry Stagg. Two years elapsed between its 1952 pilot and the beginning
Passport to Danger (TV series)
Passport_to_Danger_(TV_series)
American businessman
time of Judge Thornton's ruling, the F.L. Jacobs Company was headed by Hal Roach Jr. who had taken over the chairmanship of the company from Alexander Guterma
Harry_G._Garland
American actor (1925-1981)
Beard from comedian Stan Laurel, who also worked under Our Gang creator Hal Roach. Stymie is the only member of Our Gang who both replaced one of the original
Stymie_Beard
American stunt performer and film director (1931–2013)
Hal Brett Needham (March 6, 1931 – October 25, 2013) was an American stuntman, film director, actor, writer, and NASCAR team owner. He is best known for
Hal_Needham
American comedian and actress (1911–1985)
they would photograph well opposite Keaton.) From there she was hired by Hal Roach who teamed her with Anita Garvin in a bid to create a female version of
Marion_Byron
American jazz pianist (1932–1990)
Jazz Messengers, p. 94. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard; ISBN 0-634-03793-5. Watrous, Peter (1990-06-04). "Walter Davis Jr., 57, Jazz Pianist Who Played Bud Powell's
Walter_Davis_Jr.
American entertainment company (1976–2024)
executive. From 1985 to 1988, RHI began a slowly-executed takeover of Hal Roach Studios, which gave the company North American rights to a majority of
Halcyon_Studios
American cameraman and cinematographer (1897–1954)
25, 1954) was an American cameraman and cinematographer who worked for Hal Roach Studios and filmed many of the Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang comedies
Art_Lloyd
1934 American film
result is a major slapstick sequence, culminating in a typically outsized Hal Roach traffic jam. Washee Ironee was directed by James Parrott, who directed
Washee_Ironee
1937 American short film by Gordon Douglas
1937 American musical short subject, the 161st short subject entry in Hal Roach's Our Gang (Little Rascals) series. Directed by Gordon Douglas as a sequel
Our_Gang_Follies_of_1938
American cinematographer
department. In 1933, he began a long association with producer Hal Roach of Hal Roach Studios, where he shot several Laurel and Hardy films (Dirty Work
Kenneth_Peach
American film director (1904–80)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Born in Chicago, Illinois Hall is best known as a Hal Roach Studios director of the Our Gang short subjects film and as the co-writer
Hal_Law
1934 musical film by Gus Meins, Charles Rogers
Herbert's popular 1903 operetta Babes in Toyland, the film was produced by Hal Roach, directed by Gus Meins and Charles Rogers, and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Babes_in_Toyland_(1934_film)
American actress (1910–1981)
wisecracking sidekick to Thelma Todd in a series of comedy shorts produced by Hal Roach in the 1930s. Kelly continued to appear in similar roles after Todd's
Patsy_Kelly
American actor (1919–1943)
which needed comedy short subjects after losing distribution deals with Hal Roach and Mack Sennett. Weber cast Haines as “Smitty,” office boy and older
Donald_Haines
American actor (1926–2005)
talent scout for Hal Roach studios approached him as he was walking down a Dallas street with his mother. Bond was hired at Hal Roach Studios for the Our
Tommy_Bond
American actor and director (1922–2011)
who arranged an audition for the Our Gang comedy series produced by Hal Roach. In 1929, Cooper signed a three-year contract after joining the series
Jackie_Cooper
American child actor (1931–1980)
Thomas remained in Our Gang when the series changed production from Hal Roach Studios to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1938. Thomas was the only cast member
Billie_"Buckwheat"_Thomas
1941 film by Fred Guiol
1941 American comedy film directed by Fred Guiol. It was the first of Hal Roach's Streamliners, short films under an hour designed for the lower half of
Tanks_a_Million
American actor (1917–1967)
Scott, John Payne and Alan Hale Jr in To the Shores of Tripoli. Then back again as Sgt Doubleday for two more at Hal Roach studios and the last two were
William_Tracy
American actress (1901–69)
After appearing in several small roles, she caught the attention of Hal Roach, who pointed her out to comedian Lloyd. Lloyd was looking for a leading
Mildred_Davis
American actor (1925–1999)
he was three. He appeared in the small parts of various films made by Hal Roach Studios. At the end of 1933, when Gus Meins took over directing, Our Gang
Wally_Albright
American actor and director (1897–1939)
the 1920s in a series of relatively successful comedies for producer Hal Roach. He was billed first as "Paul Parrott", then "Jimmie Parrott". Approximately
James_Parrott
American actor (1914–1988)
Hal Roach signed John Hubbard (under his given name) as one of five promising young actors with "star" potential (the other four were Lon Chaney Jr.
John_Hubbard_(actor)
American actor and singer (1927–1959)
sightseeing, they went to Hal Roach Studios. Following a public tour, eight-year-old Harold and six-year-old Carl entered the Hal Roach Studio's open-to-the-public
Carl_"Alfalfa"_Switzer
1923 film
Our Gang series (later known as "The Little Rascals") was created by Hal Roach in 1922, and continued production until 1944. While the boys are playing
Giants_vs._Yanks
2016 television film directed by Jay Roach
it was announced that Jay Roach would direct the film. On June 30, 2015, Anthony Mackie was cast as Martin Luther King Jr. On July 2, 2015, Melissa Leo
All_the_Way_(2016_film)
American actress (1906–1935)
when producer Hal Roach signed her to appear with comedy stars such as Harry Langdon, Charley Chase, and Laurel and Hardy. In 1931, Roach cast Todd in
Thelma_Todd
British comedian (1866–1941)
in film and used Karno material throughout their work. Film producer Hal Roach stated: "Fred Karno is not only a genius, he is the man who originated
Fred_Karno
American drummer (1929–2019)
Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky; February 5, 1929 – March 11, 2019) was an American drummer and session musician, thought to be among the most recorded
Hal_Blaine
1934 American film
starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by Charles Rogers, and produced by Hal Roach at his studios in Culver City, California. Copies of this short are preserved
The_Live_Ghost
1924 film
Jubilo, Jr. is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 27th Our Gang short subject to be released. A hobo tells of his
Jubilo,_Jr.
American actress (1906–1977)
That's My Wife (Comedy, Short), Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Aubrey, Hal Roach Studios, retrieved June 27, 2025 Born: Reading, Penn. "Dorothy Christy
Dorothy_Christy
American filmmaker (1875–1948)
Tracy, it was the top-grossing film of the year. In 1939, the producer Hal Roach hired Griffith to produce Of Mice and Men (1939) and One Million B.C.
D._W._Griffith
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, TEÀRLACH means "instigator."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lunar halo. Glory.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Leader, Guide, Coach
Girl/Female
German
Glory
Male
Hebrew
(× ×„×—Ö·) Hebrew name NOACH means "rest." In the bible, this is the name of the last antediluvian patriarch, the main character of the flood story.Â
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : nickname for someone with streaks of gray or white hair, from Gaelic riabhach ‘brindled’, ‘grayish’.English : habitational name from either of two places called Reach, in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, from Old English rǣc ‘raised strip of land or other linear feature’ (in the case of the Cambridgeshire name referring to Devil’s Dyke, a post-Roman earthwork).
Male
Spanish
Short form of Spanish Salvador, SAL means "savior." Compare with feminine Sal.
Girl/Female
Hindu
To reach
Boy/Male
African, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
To Form
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Italian, Polish
Rock; Glory; Rest; Battle; Cry
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Leader; Guide; Coach
Girl/Female
Muslim
To reach your destination
Male
English
Pet form of English Henry, HAL means "home-ruler."
Boy/Male
Dutch Hebrew
Comfort.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone thought to resemble the loach (a species of freshwater fish), Middle English loche.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a rocky crag or outcrop, from Old French roche (later replaced in England by rock, from the Norman byform rocque), or a habitational name from any of the places named with this word, such as Roach in Devon, or Roche in Cornwall and South Yorkshire.English and Irish (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in Normandy, as for example Les Roches in Seine-Maritime, named with Old French roche, or from Roche Castle in Wales.
Male
French
French form of Italian Rocco, ROCH means "rest."
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shrayathi | à®·à¯à®°à®¯à®¾à®¤à¯€
To reach
Shrayathi | à®·à¯à®°à®¯à®¾à®¤à¯€
Boy/Male
Dutch, German, Hebrew, Jewish
Comfort; Righteous Man; Rest or Wandering
Boy/Male
English Swedish Teutonic
Lives in the hall.
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
Girl/Female
Australian, Biblical, French, Hebrew, Japanese
My Light
Girl/Female
Tamil
Humble, Unassuming, Obedience, Knowledge, Venus, Requester
Boy/Male
Hindu
The enriched one, Prosperous
Boy/Male
Tamil
Boy/Male
Scandinavian
Wolf counsel.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the expander, Extender
Boy/Male
Sikh
One who longs for the divine light, Light of the beloved
Girl/Female
Muslim
Prayer, Supplication
Girl/Female
Indian
Incomparable
Girl/Female
Norse
Daughter of Volsung.
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
HAL ROACH-JR
a.
Having a back like that of roach; -- said of a horse whose back a convex instead of a concave curve.
v. i.
To cut and cure grass for hay.
v. t.
To convey in a coach.
a.
Half-demented; half-witted.
a.
Healthy. See Hale (the preferable spelling).
a.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
n.
The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my reach; to be within reach of cannon shot.
v. t.
To attain or obtain by stretching forth the hand; to extend some part of the body, or something held by one, so as to touch, strike, grasp, or the like; as, to reach an object with the hand, or with a spear.
n.
To enlarge or dress (a hole), by using a broach.
adv.
In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
v. t. & i.
To form, or surround with, a halo; to encircle with, or as with, a halo.
a.
Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
v. t.
Hence, to deliver by stretching out a member, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another; to hand over; as, to reach one a book.
v. i.
To steal or pocket game, or to carry it away privately, as in a bag; to kill or destroy game contrary to law, especially by night; to hunt or fish unlawfully; as, to poach for rabbits or for salmon.
v. t.
To pour forcibly down, as hail.
v. t.
To pull; to drag; to haul.
n.
See Ha-ha.
v. i.
To drive or to ride in a coach; -- sometimes used with
v. t.
To strike, hit, or touch with a missile; as, to reach an object with an arrow, a bullet, or a shell.
n.
A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes in metal; sometimes made smooth or without edges, as for burnishing pivot holes in watches; a reamer. The broach for gun barrels is commonly square and without taper.