Chapter VII

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

(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 It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

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

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

react verbally

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

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

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

in a state of sleep

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

completely unclothed

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

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

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

of or relating to or in the manner of Oliver Cromwell

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

with efficiency; in an efficient manner

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

and nothing more

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

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

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

a request to be present

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

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

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

a special situation

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

a supporting tower used to support a bridge

From this reading Back went the Cromwellian chair, at the head of the bare and solitary trestle table.

-ing form of “trumpet” — proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

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

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

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

From this reading It was necessary at night, with the Bartons asleep in the basement like a family in a vault, but it was just the same when they were all on duty, as at the present moment.

at the time that

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

which person or people

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading An excited personage, who might have been just outside the window, was expeditiously appeased in monosyllables.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VII THE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT The doctor was coping with his Sunday meal when the telephone went off in the next room.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.

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

From this reading On his ears the imperious summons never fell without a thrill; in his sight, the tulip-shaped receiver became a live thing trumpeting for help; and he would answer the call himself, at any hour of the day or night.