Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

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

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

capable of wounding

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

make calm or still

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

an established custom

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

ten 10s

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

of great significance or value

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

and nothing more

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

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

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

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

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

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

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

of or secreting or covered with or resembling mucus

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

as might be expected

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

not any; not one

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

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

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

with low volume

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

being ten more than fifty

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

a male human offspring

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Of that there is no doubt," replied my father.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Do you know, sir, that your mucous membranes are in a state of high irritation, apparent by the papillce at the tip of your tongue?

in a triumphant manner

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

(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 "And the doing of business well or ill entirely depends upon the habit of body!" cried Mr. Squills, triumphantly.

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

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

during the time that

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sir," continued Mr. Squills, biting off the end of a cigar which he pulled from his pocket, "you concede to me that it is a very important business on which you propose to go to London."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know, Mr. Caxton, that while you are looking so calm, and talking so quietly,--just on purpose to sustain your son and delude your wife,--do you know that your pulse, which is naturally little more than sixty, is nearly a hundred?