Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

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

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

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

From this reading Won't you sit down, Mr. Bates?"

(boxing) a blow with the fist

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Won't you sit down, Mr. Bates?"

move gently or carefully

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

set up or found

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

a young female

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

with hesitation; in a hesitant manner

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

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

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

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

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

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

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

third-person singular of “inaugurate” — commence officially

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

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

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

and nothing more

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

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

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

and nothing more

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

a perceptual structure

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

third-person singular of “renew” — reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

a blouse with buttons down the front

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

be seated

From this reading Won't you sit down, Mr. Bates?"

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

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

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

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading BIFF RENEWS A PLEASANT ACQUAINTANCE AND BOBBY INAUGURATES A TRAGEDY "Is Mr. Platt in?"

not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

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

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

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

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

at the time that

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

which person or people

From this reading Biff stood hesitantly in the door when he found the place occupied only by a brown-haired girl, who was engaged in the quiet, unprofessional occupation of embroidering a shirtwaist pattern.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "He's not in just now, but I expect him within ten or fifteen minutes at the outside.

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

From this reading Won't you sit down, Mr. Bates?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Won't you sit down, Mr. Bates?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The girl looked up with a smile at the young man's awkwardness, and felt impelled to put him at his ease.