Chapter XII

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From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

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

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

(boxing) a blow with the fist

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the state of being contented with your situation in life

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

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

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

divisible by two

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "That's it exactly."

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

having a flat or flattened upper surface

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

in an idle manner

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "That's it exactly."

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

staying power

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

for more time

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

a brief written record

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

be motionless, in suspension

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

in a pompous manner

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

in the near future

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

in a stolid manner

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading "That's it exactly."

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

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

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

From this reading "Applerod," said Johnson, glancing at the note and looking up with sudden fire, "does this mean that you are no longer even partially my employer?"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

in or at the place that

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

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

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

which person or people

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Applerod paid no attention whatever to Mr. Bates, that gentleman being quite beneath his notice, but with vast importance he laid down in front of Mr. Johnson the note which Bobby had given him.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading AGNES DECIDES THAT SHE WILL WAIT Applerod, his poise nearly recovered, bounded into the office where Johnson sat stolidly working away, his sense of personal contentedness enhanced by the presence of Biff Bates, who sat idly upon the flat-top desk, dangling his legs and waiting for Bobby.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "_Mr._ Johnson," he pompously directed, "you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible."