Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

later than; following

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

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

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

from appearances alone

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading "Yer want yer barf?" it asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

aroused or activated

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

the matter ejected in vomiting

From this reading "Yer want yer barf?" it asked.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

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

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

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

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

with elaboration

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

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

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

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

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

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

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yer want yer barf?" it asked.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

fortuneteller who predicts your future by the lines on your palms

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

by chance

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

express in words

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I do, Gertrude," I said; "and after that I want my breakfast.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Yer want yer barf?" it asked.

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

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

look attentively

From this reading I looked at my watch, and then halloed to her through the door.

which person or people

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tumult ceased, and a head, elaborately festooned with curl-papers, was inserted into the room.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

From this reading MADEMOISELLE VIVIEN, PALMIST I woke next morning at seven, or perhaps I should say I was awakened by Gertie 'Uggins, who to judge from the noise was apparently engaged in wrecking the sitting-room.

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

From this reading "Yer want yer barf?" it asked.