Chapter IX

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

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

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

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

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

in a state of sleep

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

a boy or man

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

with trust; in a trusting manner

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

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

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

approval

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

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From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

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

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

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

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

a social unit living together

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

social deportment

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

and nothing more

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

above and across; more than

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

except for; apart from

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

only a very short time before

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

express in speech

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

having come into contact

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

arousing affect

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Lloyd scarcely touched her own dinner in her anxiety to anticipate his wants.

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From this reading MORE SHADOWS FROM that first night, Wardo had the entire household at his feet.

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

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

at the time that

From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

in or at the place that

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

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From this reading He was very near tears sometimes, when his furtive glances around the table showed only strange faces, but he was "a game little chap" as the Colonel said, and "a credit to whoever had taught him his manners."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could not be induced to speak save in whispers, when Lloyd put a protecting arm around the high chair where he sat, and with an indulgent smile leaned over with her ear almost touching his lips.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Before the dinner was over he fell asleep, worn out by the unusual excitement of the day, his curly head laid confidingly on "Dea'st Fwend's" shoulder.