Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

in addition

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

a loop in a rope

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

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

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

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From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

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

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

-ing form of “intermix” — combine into one

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

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

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

of animals having jaws of a specified type

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

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From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

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

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

a light shade of red

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

become much greater in intensity or size or amount

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

a special situation

From this reading "Well, it is a nice thing to talk to a deaf man!"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

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

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.

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

From this reading "Draw up the bight, and lace it tighter," exclaimed the second lieutenant, intermixing an expletive at each end of the sentence.

precisely as stated

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

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

From this reading AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

(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 AN INTERVIEW ON THE BRIDGE Although Mr. Lillyworth knew very well that Pink Mulgrum was deaf and dumb, he "jawed" at him as though his hearing was as perfect as his own, doubtless forgetting for the moment his infirmity.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Dave could see that Mulgrum also seemed to forget that his ears were closed to all sounds, for he redoubled his efforts to haul the screen into its place.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, you can't hear me!" he shouted, as though the fact that the scullion could not hear him had suddenly come to his mind.