Chapter XVII

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

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

later than; following

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anew

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at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

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

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

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

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

come or bring to a finish or an end

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a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

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true confidential information

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From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

all through a period, or at some point within it

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having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

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

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

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

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

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

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be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

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

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

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

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

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

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

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

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

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

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

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From this reading "Huh!

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

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

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From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

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From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

of great significance or value

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

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

a message received and understood

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a small worthless amount

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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

engage in

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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

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a form of address for a man

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to a great degree or extent

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belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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above and across; more than

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

marked by the reception of pay

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading SPINNING THE NET Again, after Jack had paid a visit to the home of Mr. Herriott he repeated much of what fresh information he had picked up during the evening, some of which he deemed more or less important, as the facts dove-tailed with other details, to make something of a complete structure.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

recurring again and again

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

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a thing, without saying which

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creating thread

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From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

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

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in or at that place or location

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

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From this reading Spose I jest _has_ to get over there some time'r other," Perk remarked, as though not particularly eager to go.

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

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the day after today

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

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

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go to see a place, as for entertainment

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desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

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From this reading "Tomorrow we'll hang around the city, as there are a few things I've got down on my list of wanted articles," he observed in conclusion.

used to ask for information about something

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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in the company of; together with

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the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Besides, I promised him I'd fetch you around so as to make his acquaintance, for he always asks about you."