Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(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 “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

terminate

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

placed in a grave

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading Mrs. Henshaw had just finished dinner.

United States social reformer who pioneered in the reform of prisons and in the treatment of the mentally ill; superintended women army nurses during the American Civil War (1802-1887)

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

opinion or judgment

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Mrs. Henshaw had just finished dinner.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in a gradual manner

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

making gestures while speaking

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

coins made of gold

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a farewell remark

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the act of retaining something

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

sing with closed lips

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

ten 10s

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Henshaw had just finished dinner.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

go away from a place

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in an ominous manner

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

and nothing more

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

with passion

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

recurring again and again

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

not in physical motion

From this reading The little house was ominously still, and a faint feeling, only partially due to the lapse of time since breakfast, manifested itself behind his waistcoat.

third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

travel through water

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

carry out

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

express in words

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

look attentively

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

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 “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He coughed—a matter-of-fact cough—and, with an attempt to hum a tune, hung his hat on the peg and entered the kitchen.

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From this reading “‘I like fools better than lords’” “He patted ’im on the shoulder and said ’ow well he was filling out” “Mr. Potter was then introduced and received a gracious reception” “A gold watch and chain lent an air of substance to his waistcoat” “‘And we don’t want you following us about,’ said Mr. Dix, sharply” “‘I tell you he can’t swim,’ repeated Mr. Heard, passionately” “‘You leave go o’ my lodger,’ ses Bob Pretty” “He slammed the door in Bob Pretty’s face” “On the third morning he took Mrs. Bowman out for a walk” “‘I had forgotten it was there,’ he said, nervously” “The corner of the trunk took the gesticulating Mr. Wragg by the side of the head” “‘What did you do that for?’ demanded Mr. Gale, sitting up” “‘Why didn’t you tell me then?’ ses Ted” “‘I shall take my opportunity,’ he ses, ‘and break it to ’er gentle like’” “He astonished Mrs. Jobling next day by the gift of a geranium” “They offered Mrs. Jobling her choice of at least a hundred plans for bringing him to his senses” “‘She asked ’im whether ’e’d got a fancy for any partikler spot to be buried in” “‘All right,’ ses the cabman, taking his ’orse out and leading it into a stable, ‘mind you don’t catch cold’” “So long” Mr. George Henshaw let himself in at the front door, and stood for some time wiping his boots on the mat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘And what about my voice?’ he demanded” “‘George!’ she exclaimed sharply” “He struck a match and, holding it before his face, looked up at the window” “Mr. Stokes, taking his dazed friend by the arm, led him gently away” “The mate smiled too” “Sarcasm they did try, but at that the cook could more than hold his own” “‘Good-by,’ he said slowly; ‘and I wish you both every happiness’” “‘She’s got your eyes,’ said his lordship”