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 Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

later than; following

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

(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 TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

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

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

provoking fear terror

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

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From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

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From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

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

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

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From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

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 “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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 Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

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

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “True or not,” said the latter, after Mrs. Chinnery had left the room, “it doesn’t matter.

only a very short time before

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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 Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

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

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

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From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

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

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TO the great relief of Mr. Truefitt’s imagination, his sister suddenly ceased from all comment upon the irregularity of his hours.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

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

From this reading Unprepared, by the suddenness of the change, he recited mechanically, for the first day or two, the reasons he had invented for his lateness, but their reception was of so chilling a nature that his voice was scarcely audible at the finish.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

during the time that

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It isn’t worth while explaining when explanations are not asked for.”

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading Indeed, when he came home one evening with a perfectly true story of a seaman stabbed down by the harbour, Mrs. Chinnery yawned three times during the narration, and Captain Trimblett shook his head at him.