Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

later than; following

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

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

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

react verbally

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

at or in or to any place

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

the organ of sight

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

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

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

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

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

(astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

made more intense

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

small in range or scope

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

a particular point in time

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

A single round eyeglass kept in position by the muscles around the eye, worn by gentleman aristocrats.

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a human being

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."

very great or intense

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading THE PLOVER LIGHT CAR The door of the private office opened and after a moment closed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no answer, and suddenly Bones paused and scowled at the half-written sheet before him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

the act of using

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

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

From this reading It was, in fact, the private door of the private office, reserved exclusively for the use of the Managing Director of Schemes Limited.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, a certain person had been granted the privilege of ingress and egress through that sacred portal, and Mr. Tibbetts, yclept Bones, crouching over his desk, the ferocity of his countenance intensified by the monocle which was screwed into his eye, and the terrific importance of his correspondence revealed by his disordered hair and the red tongue that followed the movements of his pen, did not look up.

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

From this reading "Put it down, put it down, young miss," he murmured, "on the table, on the floor, anywhere."