Chapter X

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

disposed to please

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

(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 Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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From this reading THE BOARDING-HOUSE.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

your usual mood

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

inflected form of “dun” — treat cruelly

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

having a pleasant sound

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

the act of departing

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

and nothing more

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

engage in

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

above and across; more than

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

a human being

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

the manner in which something is expressed in words

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

past form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

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From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading THE BOARDING-HOUSE.

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

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

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From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

pass through

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

an old word for “to”

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

at the time that

From this reading The mid-day accumulation of scraps, which was dignified by the name of dinner, but just over, Henry Travers, in his small, uncomfortable bed-room, was ruminating upon the darkness of his present destiny, when a sharp knock at his door admonished him that he was about to receive his usual dunning visit from his amiable landlady.

in or at the place that

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

which person or people

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Come in," he gasped, with the articulation of a person about to undergo a mild species of torture.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

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

From this reading "You'll excuse me, good people," said Grimgriskin, "for the intrusion; but business is business, and if one don't attend _to_ one's business, it's highly probable one's business will make unto itself wings, and, in a manner of speaking, fly away: not that I want to make you feel uncomfortable.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Turn we now to the _highly-genteel_ establishment where Henry Travers and his young wife are now domiciliated, presided over by a little more than middle-aged, severe-looking personage, who rejoiced in the euphonious name of GRIMGRISKIN; her temper, phraseology, and general disposition may be better illustrated by the conversation which is now going on between her and her two unfortunate inmates.