Chapter IX · Chapter 9

possessing life

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

Having no one else present.

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

any thing at all

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading Pedro’s face was doleful in the extreme, and not at all reassuring.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Pedro’s face was doleful in the extreme, and not at all reassuring.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Pedro’s face was doleful in the extreme, and not at all reassuring.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

-ing form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

being in captivity

From this reading IMPRISONED.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pedro’s face was doleful in the extreme, and not at all reassuring.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

plural of “out” — (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading Pedro’s face was doleful in the extreme, and not at all reassuring.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

express a supposition

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

express in words

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!

precisely as stated

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

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

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

at the time that

From this reading Before anything further could be said on this matter Pedro’s voice was heard at the door, and when Catalina was assured that he was alone she let him in, being herself very curious to know the ins and outs of the occupation, and, as the Marquis had really returned, what was expected of her and her charges.

which person or people

From this reading Tell me what all this means, and are we to be roasted and eaten alive by those cannibals, who are, I suppose, gobbling up all our stores?’

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ’Thank heaven, Pedro, that you have come up!