Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

react verbally

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

the act of waking

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading That cursed May bowl!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

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From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

engage in

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

and nothing more

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

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From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

more slowly

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

not in physical motion

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

very great or intense

From this reading It was precisely as Captain König had said: terrific headaches paid for indulgence in its seductive potency.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then he turned over on the other side and settled down to a solid sleep.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.

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

From this reading Pommer, poor Pommer, although waked by his servant at the usual time, was still so much under the influence of the fumes that had mounted to his silly head the night before, that the only answer he was able to make to the shoutings of his Masovian[6] man was an unintelligible grunt.

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

From this reading THE CONSEQUENCES OF A MAY BOWL Next morning the garrison--that is, the officers of it--was slower and later in awakening than usual.