Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

anew

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

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

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

divisible by two

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a false statement

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

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From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

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

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

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

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

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

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

in order that something should not happen

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

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

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

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

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

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

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

on one occasion

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

bring forth or yield

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

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From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

the act of removing

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

determined

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

express in words

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

express in words

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

trying something to find out about it

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

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

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

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From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

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

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

(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 You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

at the time that

From this reading You acknowledge that you had it--that you hid it even--an' now, when I tell you I want it, an' that it may be a matther of life an' death to me--you purtend its gone, an' that you know nothing about it--I say again, mark me well--produce the box!”

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The astonishment of the Prophet's wife on discovering that the Tobacco-box had been removed from the place of its concealment was too natural to excite any suspicion of deceit or falsehood on her part, and he himself, although his disappointment was dreadful on finding that it had disappeared, at once perceived that she had been perfectly ignorant of its removal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his usual distrust and want of confidence, however, he resolved to test her truth a little further, lest by any possibility she might have deceived him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, Nelly,” said he sternly, “mark me--is this the way you produce the box?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Here,” she replied, chafed and indignant as well at its disappearance as at the obstinacy of his suspicions--“here's my throat--dash your knife into it, if you like--but as for the box, I tell you, that although I did put it in there, you know as much about it now as I do.”