Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

the act of departing

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

extreme fatigue

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

the act of grasping

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading A wreath indeed!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

in a literal sense

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

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

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

and nothing more

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

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

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

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

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

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

From this reading Barty was too well accustomed to this expression of his mother's affection to resent it, and having done her bidding, he followed her into the Doctor's room, which alone had a fire in it.

which person or people

From this reading It was Barty who had brought out the car, and, on his father's departure, he released the grip of the railings that had enabled him to keep his footing, and was, literally, blown into the house.

possessive form of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "Shut the door, my Pigeon-pie!" said his mother, "the wind's too strong for me."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading "Nothing would please Tishy only to go down to the Whelplys," complained Mrs. Mangan, poking the fire, and seating herself in front of it with a long, groaning sigh of exhaustion; "some nonsense about a wreath.