Chapter VII

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

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

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

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

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

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

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

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

a person who is in charge

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

-ing form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading “I don't want to see _him_.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

raised above the ground

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

a high ranking police officer

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

and nothing more

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I don't want to see _him_.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

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

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

push forcefully

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

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

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “I don't want to see _him_.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

which person or people

From this reading I want a talk with just Mr. Pointer—a man,—a human being—who can be sorry for folk in trouble, and not look on them just as cases.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss West looked at the man sitting at his ease on the other side of the fireplace with a very determined tilt of her chin.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, Mr. Pointer—you mustn't mind if I call you that, but I'm not talking to the Inspector of Scotland Yard just now——” “_A_ Chief Inspector from the Yard—” he corrected modestly, disclaiming the elevated rank she thrust upon him.