Chapter III

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

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

later than; following

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

works for an expert to learn a trade

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

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

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

a female human offspring

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

plural of “eulogy” — a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

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

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

a young female

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

suffering from gout

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

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

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

cause to move by striking

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

a person who makes things

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

in your mind

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

and nothing more

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

above and across; more than

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

a native or inhabitant of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

possessive form of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

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

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Gabrielle looked on and mentally thanked her Maker that her father had only one foot, he finished up by grabbing a chair and pitching it across the room, careless as to what it might hit.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading Then the ex-sailor picked the ointment pot up and rubbed the swollen foot himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

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

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading He was holding out his gouty foot whilst his daughter poured cool water upon it.

which person or people

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

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

From this reading “What the devil are yer doing!” he yelled, as the girl, who had done exactly as she had been told to do, stood half-paralysed with fear over her parent’s outburst.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The day after the young apprentice had played his violin to the shellbacks and listened to the Papuan Rajah’s eulogies over his playing, old Everard was sitting in his bungalow swearing like the much-maligned trooper.