Chapter IX

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

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

react verbally

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

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From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

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From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

a soft partly suppressed laugh

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

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

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

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From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

one or the other of two

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

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From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

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From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

press tightly together or cram

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

in a literal sense

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

in a metaphorical manner

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

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From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

in other respects or ways

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

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

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

in or at or to some place

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

successive (without a break)

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

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From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

up to a particular time

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

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

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.

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

From this reading Regan's chuckle, however, was not of long duration, either literally or metaphorically.

make whistling sounds

From this reading He tackled Carleton about it before the whistle blew.

the words that are spoken

From this reading During the rest of the afternoon the boiler-washer's words got to swinging through Regan's brain until they became an obsession, and somewhere down inside of him began to grow an uncomfortable foreboding that there might be something more to the godfathering business than he had imagined.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you can answer a straight question, answer it--otherwise, let it go.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Carleton," said he, walking into the super's office, and picking up a ruler from the other's desk, "don't laugh, or I'll jam this ruler down your throat.