Chapter XI

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

later than; following

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

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

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

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From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

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

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

the act of departing

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

participate in games or sport

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

move with force

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

express in words

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Come, you had best go to play, and mind to shut the door after you.'

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

in a tart manner

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

in or at that place or location

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

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

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

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

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

which person or people

From this reading "As Bernard drew closer to the door to hear more, he knocked his foot against it, and Miss Grizzy called out: "'Who is there?'

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading "Bernard looked at her with a look which seemed to say, 'What's the matter now?' and walked away, leaving the door as wide open as he could push it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Bernard walked into the parlour at the call, in his usual manner, and without taking any notice of Mrs. Smith, he said: "'I want some bread and butter.'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'What, already?' cried Miss Grizzy tartly; 'don't you see that I am talking business with my neighbour, Master Low?