Chapter II

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

the way of administering a business

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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From this reading "Don't you?"

on a floor below

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Mr Lester walked off with a general good-night.

usually; as a rule

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

the act of departing

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

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From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

a small worthless amount

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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From this reading Mr Lester walked off with a general good-night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

being two identical

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Lester walked off with a general good-night.

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From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

and nothing more

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

above and across; more than

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

in an impudent or impertinent manner

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

on the contrary

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

done under pressure

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

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

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Ah, it is a custom," said Alvar, and he took the book, and stood and knelt as they did, evidently matching for his cue.

the upper part of anything

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mr Lester walked off with a general good-night.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading "We're going to have prayers," said Nettie, rather pertly.

at the time that

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

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

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When this ceremony was over, Bob and Nettie rushed off, evidently to escape saying good-night, and Cheriton invited the stranger to come and smoke with him, conducting him to a little smoking-room downstairs, which was only used for visitors, as the boys generally smoked in a room at the top of the house, into which Cherry knew Bob and Jack would greatly resent any intrusion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you?"