Chapter V

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

anew

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a youthful male person

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

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

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

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From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading GOD'S MESSENGER.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

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

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a person who carries a message

From this reading GOD'S MESSENGER.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a particular point in time

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

cut with a saw

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

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

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

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

From this reading She was not at home, the other servant said.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."

a request to be present

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading The doctor was in one of his best moods to-day, and asked him if he had come about getting some more sea-weed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

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

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE bell was not answered the first time Bob rung it, and his fears so far got the better of him that before he ventured to pull it again, he took Milly to a little distance out of sight, and telling her to wait there, went back more boldly, and his summons being answered this time, he asked to see Dr. Mansfield's housekeeper.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But at the same moment, Dr. Mansfield came down stairs and saw Bob, whom he had designated "the quiet boy."