Chapter XIV · A Proposition

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

confined by bonds

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

make calm or still

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

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

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

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

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading “I wish to make inquiry in regard to the illustration.”

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a search for knowledge

From this reading “I wish to make inquiry in regard to the illustration.”

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

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

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

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

engage in

From this reading “I wish to make inquiry in regard to the illustration.”

a particular point in time

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

in the recent past

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

in full control of your faculties

From this reading The next moment Hattie entered the office, calm, completely self-possessed and lady-like.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “I hope the book is bound right,” said Mr. W----, after having told his foreman to send Hattie Butler to the office.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I wish to make inquiry in regard to the illustration.”

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.

an affirmative

From this reading “Oh, yes, it is bound perfectly, and partially illustrated,” said Mr. Legare, smiling.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Mr. W---- was not much surprised, after what Frank Legare had said, when he received a visit from the father of that young gentleman, nor astonished when in the office Mr. Legare asked him if he would not send for Hattie Butler, for he had a question to ask her in regard to the book which he held in his hand, one of those recently bound.