Chapter XI

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

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

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

at any time

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

promote over another

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

the act of departing

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “gulp” — a large and hurried swallow

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

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

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

in a haughty manner

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

immediately past

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

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

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “mutter” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

on one occasion

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

go across or through

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

in the near future

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

express in words

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a special situation

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

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

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Thinking the matter over as he drinks, he concludes his mother should be told first, and going to the Salt Lake Theatre, purchases a ticket.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

a shaky motion

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

marked by or paying little heed or attention

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

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

From this reading So, he leaves her to go on her errand; but chancing to pass a barroom, he goes in, a thing which is unusual for him, and, calling for a glass of brandy, gulps it down, his hands trembling a little.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It may be the last favor I shall _ever ask_ of you," and strides to her room.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then, unheeding his proffered aid, Erma descends from the carriage, and going into the house, he following her, she turns, and says haughtily: "I wish to see your mother as soon as she comes from the theatre; but, before that, I must see _him_," and mutters, "If it is not too much of a service to me, in my extremity, go back to the meeting and tell my father to come to me at once.