Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading "To think of Jim Baker saying that!"

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

for the reason that

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

the two together, not just one

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

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

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

expel (gases or odors)

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Lawk-a-mussy!" she exclaimed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

an established custom

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

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From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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From this reading "To think of Jim Baker saying that!"

and nothing more

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading "Lawk-a-mussy!" she exclaimed.

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

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

by chance

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

excessively abundant

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "To think of Jim Baker saying that!"

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

From this reading "Lawk-a-mussy!" she exclaimed.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading THE HOUSEMAID'S TALE Mr And Mrs Granger looked at each other.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To think of Jim Baker saying that!"

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

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

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife caught at the edge of the table with both her hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then the husband dropped down into the chair which he had just vacated with a sound which might be described as a snort; it was perhaps because he was a man of such plethoric habit that the slightest occasion for surprise caused him to emit strange noises.