Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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 But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

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

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

like a coquette

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

wanted intensely

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

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

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

a man of refinement

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

a young female

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

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From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

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

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

possessive form of “israel” — Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

and nothing more

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

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

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

according to the clock

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

recurring again and again

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

moving very fast

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

laugh nervously

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading But let him come up, my girl,” he added patriarchially.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ANOTHER ADVENTURER APPEARS UPON THE SCENE.

precisely as stated

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

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

From this reading In a few moments, a swift coquettish step was heard, followed, as if in chase, by a sharp and manly one.

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

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

which person or people

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About half-past ten o’clock, as they were thus conversing, Israel’s acquaintance, the pretty chambermaid, rapped at the door, saying, with a titter, that a very rude gentleman in the passage of the court, desired to see Doctor Franklin.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “A very rude gentleman?” repeated the wise man in French, narrowly looking at the girl; “that means, a very fine gentleman who has just paid you some energetic compliment.