Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

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

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

a boy or man

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

in a fixed manner

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

a young female

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

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

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

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From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

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

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

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

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

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

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

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

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

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From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

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From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

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

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

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From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

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

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

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

From this reading He sighed, and, striking a match, applied it to his pipe and sat smoking thoughtfully.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

possessive form of “waterman” — someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading "Human natur'!" said the night-watchman, gazing fixedly at a pretty girl in a passing waterman's skiff.

at the time that

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

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From this reading When he's allowed to put it round 'er waist whenever he wishes, he won't want to do it.

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

From this reading "The young fellow is pretending that his arm is at the back of her by accident," he continued; "and she's pretending not to know that it's there.