Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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From this reading And Captain Waters: "Ah! what do I see?

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

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From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And Captain Waters: "Ah! what do I see?

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

Identical; not different.

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And Captain Waters: "Ah! what do I see?

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

up to a particular time

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

defiantly aggressive

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

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

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

precisely as stated

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And Captain Waters: "Ah! what do I see?

at the time that

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

which person or people

From this reading I.--Dowler and John Forster The truculent Dowler figured before in "The Tuggs at Ramsgate"--a very amusing and Pickwickian tale--under the title of Capt. Waters, who exhibits the same simulated ferocity and jealousy of his spouse.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Stop him," roared Dowler, "hold him--keep him tight--shut him in till I come down--I'll cut his throat--give me a knife--from ear to ear, Mrs. Craddock, I will."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Cruickshank's sketch, too, of the Captain is like that of Dowler when throwing up the window in the Crescent.

emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

From this reading Mrs. Waters is made as attractive as Mrs. Dowler, and Cymon Tuggs, like Winkle, excites the jealousy of the husband.