Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

later than; following

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

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

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

cover from sight

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

to come or go into

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

a man of refinement

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

staying power

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

with low volume

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

recurring again and again

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

express in words

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.

in the near future

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

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

From this reading THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The language that the elderly gentleman used, as he picked himself up, need not be repeated here.

precisely as stated

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

at the time that

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

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

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

a Caucasian

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

which person or people

From this reading Suffice it to say that the white phantom was the dog Oscar, who had been shut in a minute before by his master, and who now, after one or two preliminary dashes up and down the street, very soon perceived the tall figure of Macleod, and made joyfully after him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Late one night a carefully dressed elderly gentleman applied his latch-key to the door of a house in Bury Street, St. James's, and was about to enter without any great circumspection, when he was suddenly met by a white phantom, which threw him off his legs, and dashed outward into the street.

without justice or fairness

From this reading But Oscar knew that he had acted wrongly, and was ashamed to show himself; so he quietly slunk along at his master's heels.