Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

later than; following

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The Alarm.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

in a state of sleep

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

the time you go to bed

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

the act of closing something

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

deem to be

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

the act of departing

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

take in solid food

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

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

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

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

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

on the contrary

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

new

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading The Alarm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

up to a particular time

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

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

From this reading Immediately after the departure of Mr. Stevens, Master Kinch began to consider the propriety of closing the establishment for the night.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.

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

From this reading Rather shabby in him not to come back, and let me go home, and have a slap at the wittles.

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

From this reading I expect nothing else, but that he has eat so much, that he's fell asleep at the supper-table, and won't wake up till bedtime.

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

From this reading Sliding down from the counter, where he had been seated, reflecting upon the strange conduct of his recent customer, he said, "I feels rather queer round about here," laying his hand upon his stomach; "and I'm inclined to think that some of them 'ere Jersey sausages and buckwheat cakes that the old man has been stuffing himself with, wouldn't go down slow.