Chapter XX

later than; following

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading AN ALARM.

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

From this reading AN ALARM.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

in a breathless manner

From this reading "Emmie--is she with you?" he breathlessly cried.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "Emmie--is she with you?" he breathlessly cried.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "Emmie--is she with you?" he breathlessly cried.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

an old word for “before”

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

hear with intention

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

coated with paint

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

done under pressure

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "Emmie--is she with you?" he breathlessly cried.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I have been noticing them too," said Bruce.

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

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "It strikes me that there are unusual sounds in this generally quiet house," observed Mr. Trevor, raising his head to listen, after he and Bruce had been for nearly half-an-hour employed in reading and making extracts.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

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

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I suppose that Vibert is in one of his wild merry moods, and that--" Ere he could finish his sentence, the door of the study was suddenly flung wide open, and Vibert rushed in, with anxiety painted on his face.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Emmie--is she with you?" he breathlessly cried.