Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

react verbally

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

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

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

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

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

a youthful male person

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

in a comical manner

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

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

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

take in liquids

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

the organ of sight

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

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

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

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

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

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

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

immediately past

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

not any; not one

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

plural of “query” — an instance of questioning

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

up to a particular time

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

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

From this reading But he could not sleep, and so we sat at his bedside and talked to him until far into the night, Jerry propped up on his pillows, his bad eye comically decorated with a part of his morning's steak.

on a floor above

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

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

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

at the time that

From this reading MARCIA RECANTS Thanks to the formidable size of Jerry's training partners, we had managed to avoid the reporters at the Garden, and when we reached Jerry's house we gave instructions to the butler to admit no one and answer no questions.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading As the telephone bell began ringing with queries from the morning newspapers, I disconnected the wire and we were left in peace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Christopher, now Jerry's valet, we took upstairs with us and got the boy ready for bed.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A warm bath and a drink of brandy did wonders both for Jerry's appearance and his spirits, and at last we got him to bed.