Chapter XI

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

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From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

the act of giving

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

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From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

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

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

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From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

on one occasion

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

and nothing more

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

express in words

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

be seated

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

in the near future

From this reading Emory soon joined him, and, leading him into the reception-hall, motioned Peleg to a seat.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I never was much of a talker, and I guess I’d as well come to the point at once.”

at the time that

From this reading Emory was finishing his toilet the next morning when his servant knocked at the door, and, on entering, informed him that a man, giving his name as Jess Peleg, was waiting in the ante-room to see him.

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

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.

the words that are spoken

From this reading I’ve but a few words to say, if I only knew how to put them up.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Thank you, sir, I won’t sit down.