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 HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading “Are you staying in town?

on or to one side

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

in a polite manner

From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

-ing form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

move stealthily

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Are you staying in town?

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

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

From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.

express in words

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

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

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “Are you staying in town?

a person loved by another person

From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.

in or at the place that

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you staying in town?