Chapter X

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

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

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From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

the act of departing

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

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

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

the act of departing

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

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

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

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

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

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

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “He looks like that,” said Bobbie.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “He looks like that,” said Bobbie.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

not any; not one

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

with speed

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He looks like that,” said Bobbie.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

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

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

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

From this reading Trenter pocketed a sheaf of telegrams in haste, but not so quickly that Bobbie did not see them.

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

From this reading “Trenter’s going down to see his sick aunt,” explained his master.

up to a particular time

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading He made no comment until Mr. Trenter, in his best suit and looking unusually spruce, had made a hurried departure.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Ten minutes later, Bobbie walked into his brother’s room without knocking, and interrupted what seemed to be a very confidential interview.