Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

any person at all

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

any thing at all

From this reading “Is there anything--” “What's the matter?

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

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

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading “Is there anything--” “What's the matter?

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

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

immediately past

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

without animation or vitality

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.

for more time

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Is there anything--” “What's the matter?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.

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

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

move an implement through

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

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

From this reading “Anybody to home?” he called, seeing the front door shut tight.

not in keeping with what is correct or proper

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

accept gladly

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

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

From this reading “Is there anything--” “What's the matter?

which person or people

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There was a stir within, and Val, still pale, and with an almost furtive expression in her eyes, opened the door and looked out.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Polycarp Jenks came ambling into the coulee, rapped perfunctorily upon the door-casing, and entered the kitchen as one who feels perfectly at home, and sure of his welcome; as was not unfitting, considering the fact that he had “chored around” for Val during the last year, and longer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, it's you, Polycarp,” she said lifelessly.