used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
anew
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
club-room
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From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
divisible by two
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
set up or found
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
an opening into or through something
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
housewiferynoun
the work of a housewife
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
idledverbUS /ˈaɪdəld/
past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
inquests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
immediately past
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
Nat
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From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
STEPHEN'SnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Grandfather Nat had a deal to do in making ready the club-room over the bar, and then in attending the inquests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
the topmost one of two
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading And it turned out that Mrs. Grimes had settled on this day in particular to perform a vast number of extra feats of housewifery in the upper floors.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it a busy morning at the Hole in the Wall, that of the two inquests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I perceived that, by some occult understanding, business in one department was suspended; the pale man idled without, and nobody came into the little compartment to exhibit valuables.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Notwithstanding the disturbance of this additional work, Mrs. Grimes was most amazingly amiable, even to me; but she was so persistent in requiring, first the key of one place, then of another, next of a chest of drawers, and again of a cupboard, that at last my grandfather distractedly gave her the whole bunch, and told her not to bother him any more.
