Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

exhale hard

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

in a dejected manner

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

set up or found

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

hold firmly

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

death of a person

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

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

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

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

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

not any; not one

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a brief written record

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

term of address for a man

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

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

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was quite plain that there was something very exciting upon his mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

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

From this reading The Baronet was unusually angry notwithstanding, and stopping short about three steps away, addressed Feltram with a pale face and gleaming eyes.

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

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Bank Note Sir Bale brushed by the housekeeper as he strode into her sanctuary, and there found Philip Feltram awaiting him dejectedly, but with no signs of agitation.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If one were to judge by the appearance the master of Mardykes presented, very grave surmises as to impending violence would have suggested themselves; but though he clutched his cane so hard that it quivered in his grasp, he had no notion of committing the outrage of a blow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've been looking for you, Mr. Feltram; I want a word or two, if you have done your--your--whatever it is."