Chapter V

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

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Lintorn, I am an ass!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Lintorn, I am an ass!"

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

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

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

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "Lintorn, I am an ass!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading "I've behaved like an ass to you."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

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From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

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

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

a man of refinement

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

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

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

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

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

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

From this reading "Lintorn, I am an ass!"

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

From this reading "I've behaved like an ass to you."

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

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I've behaved like an ass to you."

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

From this reading "Lintorn, I am an ass!"

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

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

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

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

not any; not one

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

not in physical motion

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

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

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

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

From this reading "I've behaved like an ass to you."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling

From this reading "The fact," said Mr Lintorn placidly, and as though there had been no unpleasantness of any kind between them, "does not surprise me so much as the statement of the fact."

precisely as stated

From this reading The next morning--another morning!--at a very early hour, Mr Davison entered Mr Lintorn's bedroom.

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

From this reading The latter gentleman was still engaged in his toilet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've behaved like an ass to you."