Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

anew

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

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

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

divisible by two

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

street names for marijuana

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

in a helpless manner

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

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

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

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

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

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

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

the force of workers available

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

on one occasion

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

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From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

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

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

make powerless and unable to function

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

intended or having the power to induce action or belief

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

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

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then they both glanced somewhat helplessly at Lady Ormstork in search of some indication of a plan of campaign.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He even glanced round at the door, as though meditating flight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

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

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

in a tuneless fashion

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

in physical discomfort

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

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

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

in a visible manner

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

someone who visits

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading Peckover whistled uncomfortably and tunelessly through his clenched teeth; a more elaborate expression of feeling he did not feel equal to.

which person or people

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease

From this reading Gage, who had, under the influence of Lady Ormstork's bitterly persuasive tongue, began to pluck up courage, and to view the magnificent Miss Buffkin once more in a proprietary right, now visibly wilted.

possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today

From this reading The sight of yesterday's visitor seemed to paralyse both men, and the grim fascination that had held them before now clutched them again.