Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

in or to another place

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

divisible by two

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

the organ of sight

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

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From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

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

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

on one occasion

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

admitting of being pardoned

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

by chance

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

plural of “reek” — a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

a nature given to nagging or scolding

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

excessively fastidious and easily disgusted

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

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

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Nat! you know you are an old blackguard!" and she dimpled and shook her finger at him, as an emollient to the slight shrewishness of her tone.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

plural of “upset” — an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

(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, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!

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

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

during the time that

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I'm feeling quite squeamish this morning, the whole house reeks of it ...

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading DEAD IN THE EYE OF THE LAW The following morning Master Nathaniel woke late, and got up on the wrong side of his bed, which, in view of the humiliation and disappointment of the previous night, was, perhaps, pardonable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His temper was not improved by Dame Marigold's coming in while he was dressing to complain of his having smoked green shag elsewhere than in the pipe-room: "And you know how it always upsets me, Nat.

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

From this reading "Well, you're wrong for once," snapped Master Nathaniel; "I haven't smoked shag even in the pipe-room for at least a week--so there!