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 “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

brought into existence

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

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From this reading CAPTAIN BUCKINGHAM'S NARRATIVE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN BUCKINGHAM'S NARRATIVE.

having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading THE “HEBE MAITLAND.”

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading THE “HEBE MAITLAND.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CAPTAIN BUCKINGHAM'S NARRATIVE.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

many times at short intervals

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

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From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

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From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

plural of “pup” — young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

past form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading THE “HEBE MAITLAND.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

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

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

plural of “wag” — a witty amusing person who makes jokes

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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From this reading But that wasn't on account of Pemberton, though he was agreeable, but on account of Madge Pemberton.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

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

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

at the time that

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.

in or at the place that

From this reading I used to come often from the other end of Newport Street, where I was born, to Pemberton's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I was that way,” he said, “full of opinions, like one of those little terrier pups with his tail sawed off, so he wags with the stump, same way a clock does with the pendulum when the weight's gone--pretty chipper.