Chapter V

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

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

for the reason that

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

greatly desired

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

partial or complete loss of hearing

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

having the place or position changed

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

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

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

an established custom

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

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

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

past form of “imbibe” — take in, also metaphorically

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

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

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

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 She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

engage in

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

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

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

in a respectful manner

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

express in words

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

carry out

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

used as intensifiers

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

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

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

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

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

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

From this reading The Controller was fond of her in his own way; he obliged her to make calls, to go on boating excursions, to take long walks in the hills, all of which things were torments to her.

at the time that

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

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

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

which person or people

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She was older than Pasotti, whom she had accepted as her second husband because her heart was very susceptible, and to whom she had brought certain moneys which he had long coveted, and was now enjoying.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made fun of her deafness, sent her out covered with silks and feathers, and at home made her work like any drudge.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE ROGUE AT WORK The next morning, Pasotti having imbibed his coffee and milk, lay pondering the plan of the chase until half-past ten, when he summoned Signora Barborin, who slept in another room because her snoring disturbed the "Controller," as she respectfully called her husband.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "He is quite right," the poor deaf woman would say, "it is a terribly bad habit, this snoring of mine!"