Chapter IV

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

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

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

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

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

From this reading "You're the mining gent, ain't you?"

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

deem to be

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

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

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

the act of departing

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading "You're the mining gent, ain't you?"

a young female

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

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

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

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

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

third-person singular of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

go away from a place

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

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

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading "You're the mining gent, ain't you?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

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

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

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

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

having intellectual depth

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Sandy Mackintavers caught a murmur at his elbow and turned to find Deadoak addressing him in lowered tones.

utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

two times

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

up to a particular time

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

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

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SANDY INVESTS TWICE The coming and departure of the girl was dramatic enough to leave all of assembled Two Palms transfixed with astonishment, until Piute Tomkins gave vent to his feelings, forgetful that Mrs. Tomkins and Mrs. Smithers were present.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The indignation of Mrs. Tomkins at the language of her spouse quite absorbed the attention of Piute pro tem., and in this brief interval Deadoak Stevens got in his thoughtful work.

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

From this reading "Aiblins, now," hesitated Sandy, "ye'll not consider----" "Tut, tut!" exclaimed Deadoak, winking.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You're the mining gent, ain't you?"

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

From this reading "You're the mining gent, ain't you?"