Chapter XX

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

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

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

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

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From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

possessive form of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

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

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

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

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

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

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

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

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

make reference to

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading I hope nuffin' has happened to him."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

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

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

plural of “reek” — a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

restrictive of action

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading "Pshaw!" exclaimed the Tinker impatiently; "I don't like a man stayin' avay in this manner.

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

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

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

interact in a certain way

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."

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

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

which person or people

From this reading THE ENCHANTED CHAIRS More than ten minutes had elapsed since Reeks' departure, and Mr. Thorneycroft, who had hitherto had some difficulty in repressing his anger, now began to give vent to it in muttered threats and complaints.

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

From this reading His impatience was shared by the Tinker, who, stepping up to Ginger, said-- "Wot the devil can Mr. Reeks be about?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't mention a certain gent's name here," remarked Ginger; "or if you do, treat it vith proper respect."