Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

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

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He did not himself ask it deliberately.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He surprised his sub-consciousness asking it:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading He did not himself ask it deliberately.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not himself ask it deliberately.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

for a limitless time

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading He did not himself ask it deliberately.

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

fasten with a lock

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

for more time

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

of very great significance

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

not any; not one

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not himself ask it deliberately.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

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From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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From this reading He surprised his sub-consciousness asking it:

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He surprised his sub-consciousness asking it:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

a special situation

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

on a floor above

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

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

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "WHAT IS THIS NAME THAT PHILIP SKALE FOREVER SEEKS?"

at the time that

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was no longer mere curiosity that asked it, but that sense of responsibility which in all men of principle and character lies at the root of action and of life.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I The first thing Spinrobin knew when he ran upstairs to lock away the money in his desk was that his whole being, without his directing it, asked a question of momentous import.