Chapter XIII

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SQUIRE PETERNOT AT HOME.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

next to; at the side of

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

make up

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SQUIRE PETERNOT AT HOME.

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

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

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

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading SQUIRE PETERNOT AT HOME.

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

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

only a very short time before

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

go sour or spoil

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading SQUIRE PETERNOT AT HOME.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

plural of “tater” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

move rhythmically

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

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

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

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

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

at the time that

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

in or at the place that

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

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

From this reading AFTER dismissing the Huswick boys, Squire Peternot carried his bag of coin into the room which served him as an office, where he had scarcely time to place it in a corner beside a bureau, when there came a dull thump at the kitchen door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew Mrs. Peternot’s signal, knocking with the soft under-part of her feeble fist, and went to let her in.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading She was a thin, wrinkled woman, dressed in black, with an expression of countenance almost as stern and sour as that of the grim old squire himself.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Huh!” said she, scowling as she entered, “how happens it ye hain’t got the fire agoin’ an’ the taters bilin’?”