Chapter VII · Introduces a Distinguished Literary Bohemian

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

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

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

rid of obstructions

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

set up or found

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

possessive form of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

on one occasion

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

a member of a police force

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

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

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

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

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

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

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

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

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading He took off his high hat, and scratched his head; and this appeared to remind him that he had a paper carefully tucked into the hat’s lining.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In his perplexity he turned to a policeman, and, with his usual grin, showed him the paper.

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

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Once outside, amidst the din of rattling cabs and excited passengers, Uncle Luke seemed perplexed what to do next.

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

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

a Caucasian

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

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From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Still lost in wonder, Madeline alighted from the train, and, clutching Uncle Luke’s hand, moved along with the crowd that was surging out of the station.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading So he searched for and found the paper, on which was written, in a round, clear hand-- Marmaduke White, Esq., The Den, Willowtree Road, St. John’s Wood.