Chapter XLVII · Chapter 47

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

adult female chicken

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

without doubt or question

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

the act of departing

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

a female domestic

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

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

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

no person; not anyone

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

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

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

by religion

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

To recall to mind.

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

denote or connote

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

successive (without a break)

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

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

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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From this reading As soon as she comes, bring her in here, into this room--d'ye mind?--and go across that instant minute--d'ye see now?--straight to Dr. Toole, and ask him to send me the peppermint drops he promised me.'

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then she cross-questioned Biddy, to ascertain that she perfectly understood and clearly remembered; and, finally, she promised her half-a-crown if she peformed this very simple commission to her mistress's satisfaction and held her tongue religiously on the subject.

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

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

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From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.

having a tone of a reed instrument

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

at the time that

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading When Magnolia and the major had gone out, each on their several devices, poor Mrs. Macnamara called Biddy, their maid, and told her, in a vehement, wheezy, confidential whisper in her ear, though there was nobody by but themselves, and the door was shut.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CLOSET SCENE, WITH THE PART OF POLONIUS OMITTED.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Biddy, now mind--d'ye see--the lady that came to me in the end of July--do you remember?--in the black satin--you know?--she'll be here to-day, and we're going down together in her coach to Mrs. Nutter's; but that does not signify.