Chapter XXII

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

surprising greatly

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

a state at a particular time

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

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

From this reading Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

set up or found

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

set down according to a plan

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

something you have to do

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Done what, sir?"

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading Mr. Hooper assailed him the moment he was past the door.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

precisely as stated

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

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

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Done what, sir?"

at the time that

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MASTER AND MAN When Mr. Gibb entered he found Mr. Hooper in a state of agitation; there was nothing very amazing in that, as he had found him in that condition on previous occasions; but it seemed to Mr. Gibb that, in his agitation then, there was a quality which was new.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, Mr. Gibb, you have been and gone and done it."

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

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "I think it's extremely possible that you've laid yourself open to an indictment for conspiracy."