Chapter VII

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

(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 To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

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

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.

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From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.

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

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.

every person

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

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

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.

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

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

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

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

a form of address for a man

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

with speed

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

a man salesperson

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

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

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In the first place everything did not seem so new and strange.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed to him that Mr. Barton perpetually hovered near the desk, ordering everyone about, his heavy, black eyebrows almost meeting in a ferocious scowl.

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

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TEDDY COMES INTO HIS OWN Their second day in the store passed much more quickly than the first, for Harry Harding and Teddy Burke.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

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

From this reading To Teddy, his realm of kettles and pans looked fairly familiar, and he felt quite as though he had known Mr. Hickson, the red-haired salesman, all his life.

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

From this reading Harry, however, was not at ease at the exchange desk.