Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

in actual fact

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

(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 "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Nat was breathing hard.

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

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

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

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

let fall to the ground

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

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

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

the act of grasping

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Nat was breathing hard.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

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

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

engage in

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

above and across; more than

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

move hurridly

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

Identical; not different.

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

someone who speaks with involuntary pauses and repetitions

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

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

From this reading Nat was breathing hard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading SUSPICION "F-f-frank!" stammered the new arrival, as he actually fell off his wheel, allowing the same to drop in a heap on the turf.

at the time that

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He always did things with a whirlwind method; and of course the exertion added to his difficulty in forming such words as he wanted.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading "That's me; what d'ye want, Nat?" asked the one addressed; as he assumed a reassuring air, knowing what a terrible mess the wretched stutterer often made of his attempt at speech, especially when he happened to be excited.

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

From this reading "D-d-did y-y-you k-k-k-," he started, with a rush; and then seemed to lose his grip entirely; for all he could do was to make a sharp, hissing sound, get red in the face under the strain and tremble all over.