Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A REAL ROOF-TREE.

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

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

cause to be bored

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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From this reading You know Cal, certain!

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading You know Cal, certain!

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Pap's here.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

and nothing more

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You know Cal, certain!

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Pap's here.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A REAL ROOF-TREE.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading A REAL ROOF-TREE.

someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

only a very short time before

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

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

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

which person or people

From this reading Ringing the bell at the low front step of a two-story brick dwelling, Duff Salter was admitted by Mr. Knox Van de Lear, the proprietor, a tall, plain, commonplace man, who scarcely bore one feature of his venerable father.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come in, Mr. Salter," bellowed Knox, "tea's just a-waitin' for you.