Chapter III

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

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

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

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

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

mark as different

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading The key was not now in sight, but Bob understood.

a message received and understood

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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

From this reading The key was not now in sight, but Bob understood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

and nothing more

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

determined

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He resolved to keep quiet on this point, but to tell the rest.

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

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The key was not now in sight, but Bob understood.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

express in words

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

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

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The key was not now in sight, but Bob understood.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.

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

From this reading The key was not now in sight, but Bob understood.

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

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

in or at the place that

From this reading He judged from this that the old sailor, for so he seemed to be, did not want disclosed the information as to where he kept the big brass key of his strange strong room.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Hiram Beegle tried to talk, but about the only words Bob could distinguish were “cupboard” and “key.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you want me to tell, Mr. Beegle?” asked Bob, for he remembered his promise to the old man.