Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

in actual fact

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

replying

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

in a busy manner

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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From this reading 'Can't you tell me?

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

make right or correct

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading 'Very far from it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading 'Very far from it.

plural of “handbill” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

a room where books are kept

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

engage in

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading 'Can't you tell me?

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

not any; not one

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

and nothing more

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading Are they correct in saying he has been caught?' cried she impatiently.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

express in words

From this reading 'Can't you tell me?

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Very far from it.

English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

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

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW MEN IN OFFICE MAKE LOVE 'Is it true they have captured Donogan?' said Nina, coming hurriedly into the library, where Walpole was busily engaged with his correspondence, and sat before a table covered not only with official documents, but a number of printed placards and handbills.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He looked up, surprised at her presence, and by the tone of familiarity in her question, for which he was in no way prepared, and for a second or two actually stared at without answering her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Can't you tell me?