Chapter XIV

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "I don't care a damn what happens!" he cried.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

fall or come down violently

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

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

From this reading "I don't care a damn what happens!" he cried.

used as expletives

From this reading "I don't care a damn what happens!" he cried.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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From this reading "I don't care a damn what happens!" he cried.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

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

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

for a limitless time

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

set up or found

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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 PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

great merriment

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "I don't care a damn what happens!" he cried.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

stricken with horror

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

immediately past

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

with relatively high volume

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

engage in

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

easily agitated

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

not any; not one

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

take hold of; grab

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

not in physical motion

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading Now, however, it had no other effect upon him than first to make him give a nervous gasp and nervous laugh of nervous glee, and next himself to seize the knocker and put into it all the determination of those old days forever ended and these new days of freedom in which he cared for nothing and for nobody now begun.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

up to a particular time

From this reading Fiercely Mr. Wriford knocked until his arm was tired and then flung down the knocker with a last crash and turned on Mr. Puddlebox a flushed face and eyes that gleamed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

precisely as stated

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading PROFOUND ATTACHMENT TO HIS FARM OF A FARMER I The front door of the farmhouse, embowered in a porch, was found to be on the side further from the strawyard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.

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From this reading A fine knocker, very massive, hung upon the door, and this Mr. Puddlebox now seized and operated very loudly, with effect of noise which, echoing through the silent house and through the still air of early morning, would in former circumstances have utterly horrified Mr. Wriford and have put him to panic-stricken flight in very natural apprehension of what it would bring forth.