Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

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From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

placed in a grave

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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From this reading “She’s comin’!”

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From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

in a rebellious manner

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

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

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

not any; not one

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

above and across; more than

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

cover with planks

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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From this reading “She’s comin’!”

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From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

in a shrill voice

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

a brief indulgence of your impulses

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

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

From this reading Many were the heeltaps left in glasses as the crowd hurried to the door; numerous were the stealthy glances bestowed on shirt-cuffs and finger-nails and boot-legs.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading The little steamer neared the landing, whistled shrilly, snorted defiantly, buried her nose in the muddy bank in front of the store, and shoved out a plank.

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

From this reading Several red-shirted strangers got off, but no one noticed them; at any other time, so large an addition to the population of Tough Case would have justified an extra spree.

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

From this reading Crosstree, a dandyish young sailor, hung back to regard himself in a small fragment of looking-glass he carried in his pocket, but was rebuked for his vanity by stumbling over the doorsill—an operation which finally resulted in his nose being laid up in ordinary.