Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

anew

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

third-person singular of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

the specified day of the month

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

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

From this reading "The _Black Eagle_, sure enough!"

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

the state of being honored

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Sir Archibald laughed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

a brief written record

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

term of address for a man

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "The _Black Eagle_, sure enough!"

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

male cat

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading "Is that the _Black Eagle_ at the wharf?" he asked.

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

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

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

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Archie strayed to the broad window and looked out upon the wharves and harbour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _In Which the Honour of Archie Armstrong Becomes Involved, the First of September Becomes a Date of Utmost Importance, He Collides With Tom Tulk, and a Note is Made in the Book of the Future_ Sir Archibald began again to tap the desk with his finger-tips.