Chapter VI

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

later than; following

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

(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 "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

in addition

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

a youthful male person

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

someone who is a detective

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

set up or found

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

the act of departing

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading HARD TIMES.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

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

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

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

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

set down according to a plan

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

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

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

not any; not one

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

having a point

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

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

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

the act of receiving

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

relieve from

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading HARD TIMES.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

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

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

at the time that

From this reading How proud Dick felt next day when he walked into the grocery establishment that was also the post-office, laid his half-sovereign on the counter, and said he had come to pay his dog-tax.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stranger was with him, and in such high spirits that he found it hard to believe the dog did not understand the nature of their errand.

but in spite of that

From this reading "No," said the little boy; and then he pointed at the notice that had not yet been removed from the window, and added, "That's how I got my half-sovereign, Mrs. Mortimore.

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

From this reading "So you're not going to get rid of the retriever after all, then," remarked the post-mistress, after filling in and handing Dick the receipt for his money.