(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
don't
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From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
let fall to the ground
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
Eh
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From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading "Hullo!" yawned that person genially.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
hazilyadverb
through a haze
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo!" yawned that person genially.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
new-comer
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From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
Peckover
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From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
a human being
From this reading "Hullo!" yawned that person genially.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
be seated
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
in or at or to some place
From this reading "If I don't sit down somewhere I shall drop on the floor."
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hullo!" yawned that person genially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peckover, arrested in his intent, had opened his eyes, and now stood staring half dazed at the new-comer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Eh?" ejaculated Peckover hazily, eyeing him with suspicion, and not quite able to realize the situation.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "Hullo!" yawned that person genially.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Excuse me if I disturb you," said the man, with another tremendous yawn.
