Chapter III

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He stood twisting his cap between his hands.

propose a payment

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He stood twisting his cap between his hands.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

in a disrespectful and mocking manner

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

a boy or man

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

the act of departing

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He stood twisting his cap between his hands.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

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

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

by chance

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

having a supporting base

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

move an implement through

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood twisting his cap between his hands.

a lightweight cord

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

used as intensifiers

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

bound or secured closely

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading He stood twisting his cap between his hands.

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

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

in a visible manner

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Nutley derisively watched him, saying to himself that the fellow might be on the point of making a speech.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!

at the time that

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

which person or people

From this reading Nutley was taken up and entertained by this idea, when a stir at the door distracted his attention; he glanced to see who the late-comer was, and perceived Chase.

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 He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He caught sight of Jakes, standing near a window, his every-day corduroy trousers tied as usual with string round the knees; he looked terribly embarrassed, and was swallowing hard; the Adam’s apple in his throat moved visibly above his collar.

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

From this reading Surely he wasn’t going to bid! a working-man on perhaps forty shillings a week!