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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

anew

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

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

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

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From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

dearly loved

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

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From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

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From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

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From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

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From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

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

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

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From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

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

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

expose to ridicule or public scorn

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

the property of being close together

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

express in words

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "Shut _hup_, Master Frank--give _hover_, I say.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

lacking natural ease

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

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

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

not expected or anticipated

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading And at this unexpected rejoinder--much to Mr Jefferson’s annoyance--Dora’s pretty lips parted in an unmistakable smile.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

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

From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *IN THE PILLORY.* The somewhat strained situation brought about by Mr Jefferson’s remark was suddenly relieved by a loud scream, and then a volume of shrill protest from Mary, who appeared, judging by the sound of her voice, to be in close proximity to the drawing-room door.

which person or people

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "I too have had the pleasure of meeting Dr Mortimer before," said Mr Jefferson, without troubling to return Jim’s bow, "but I cannot say that I am pleased to see him again."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, dear me!" said Jim with ready wit, "you must be the man who trod on my toes at the Exhibition the other night."