Chapter X

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

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

(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 "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

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

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

in utter disorder

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

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 Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

without much difficulty

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

be standing; be upright

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

express in words

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "My instructions are to come here—the rooms of Senora Curwen, Hotel de l’Opera—" this he read from his instructions—"in search of the Carlist, Ferdinand Carbonnell."

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mayhew made a show of interpreting this to Mrs. Curwen, and jumbled in a half-coherent caution that he knew the man understood English, so that we must look out.

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

From this reading "Permit me to interpret," said Mayhew, readily, and he put the question in Spanish; and meanwhile the man’s eyes were all over the room, settling finally on me.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will not stand this kind of treatment."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell him he has made a mistake; and you," she said to the waiter, "go and fetch the manager of the Hotel.