Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

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

From this reading Are you game?”

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Well I ask you, you old simp!

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

the act of stigmatizing

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Are you game?”

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

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

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

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

bring into being

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

third-person singular of “install” — set up for use

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

a compact mass

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

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

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

completely unclothed

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Well I ask you, you old simp!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

on one occasion

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

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

From this reading “Well I ask you, you old simp!

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.

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

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well I ask you, you old simp!

at the time that

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

in or at the place that

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

during the time that

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

medium for communication

From this reading HE INSTALLS HIS WIRELESS Lawrence was on the lookout for him when he arrived at the Embassy, and conducted him at once to his own private quarters, where they could be absolutely alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Did you not initiate me, in my freshman year, in the Ki Ki Ki, and do you think that I have forgotten the oath that I took while sitting with my naked back within a foot of a red-hot stove, my fingers in a bucket of red ink, and you branding me with a lump of ice?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Are you game?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, Lawrence,” said Edestone, when they had made themselves comfortable, “I want your assistance.