Chapter IX

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

anew

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

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

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

in a ceremonious manner

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

get or ask advice from

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

grow vigorously

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

ten 10s

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

of great significance or value

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

and nothing more

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

without preparation

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

and nothing more

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

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

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

a person who repeats

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

propel through the air

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.

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

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

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

From this reading "Not yet, my lord," the host answered, ceremoniously important, to impress Mr. Doutfire and to show that official that he was not the only eminent personage of his acquaintance.

a city in west central Connecticut

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

in a weary manner

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

at the time that

From this reading The shuffling of feet sounded outside the door, and Peckover had just time to throw himself into a chair at some distance from Lord Quorn and snatch up a newspaper when the landlord came in accompanied by Mr. Doutfire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading With a well simulated yawn, Peckover threw down the paper wearily and nodded at Popkiss.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Peckover yawned again, and affected to consult his Waterbury with as much flourish as was consistent with the necessity for concealing the fact that it was not a hundred guinea repeater.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Any one from the Towers yet, landlord?" he asked in his best off-hand style.