Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

anew

From this reading THE HAND AGAIN!

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

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

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

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

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

set up or found

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

having four feet

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE HAND AGAIN!

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

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

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

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

in the near future

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

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

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

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

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

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

From this reading THE HAND AGAIN!

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

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

From this reading "You shall learn presently," replied the Tinker; "but first, it may be as vell to state, that a certain pocket-book has been found."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

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

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.

in or at the place that

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

during the time that

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

which person or people

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

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

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

a mill that is powered by the wind

From this reading Followed by Auriol, who, in his turn, was followed by Ginger and the Sandman, the Tinker directed his steps to Great Windmill Street, where he entered a public-house, called the Black Lion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Leaving his four-footed attendants with the landlord, with whom he was acquainted, Ginger caused the party to be shown into a private room, and, on entering it, Auriol flung himself into a chair, while the dog-fancier stationed himself near the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, what do you want with me?" demanded Auriol.