Chapter III

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

react verbally

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

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

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading “A cat in a cistern,” says I.

a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

From this reading “A cat in a cistern,” says I.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

the part of the skull that encloses the brain

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

take in solid food

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

the act of departing

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

destroyed or killed

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

a tract of land used for burials

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

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

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

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 “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

intended for the left hand

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

comparative of “lucky” — occurring by chance

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

past form of “percolate” — permeate or penetrate gradually

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But finally it percolated into his crowded cranium that I had asked him a question.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

one part in thirty-two equal parts

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

unable to express yourself clearly or fluently

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

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

From this reading I thought at first that old long-face wasn’t going to answer me, so busy was he building shelves and counters in his mind.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.

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

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

at the time that

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

belonging to which person

From this reading WHOSE PICKLES “What’s luckier than the left-hand foot of a tongue-tied graveyard rabbit?” says I to Poppy, when our “silent” partner had gone into the house to eat his dinner.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading “What?” says he, deciding that shelf number six was a trifle too high and that the wrapping counter needed to be shoved a thirty-second of an inch to the left.