Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading John glowered at him.

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From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Betty was pink, but composed.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Betty was pink, but composed.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading John glowered at him.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading John glowered at him.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

a particular point in time

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

a light shade of red

From this reading Betty was pink, but composed.

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

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

on the contrary

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

unpleasantly loud and harsh

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

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

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

push forcefully

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Pugsy climbed leisurely on to the roof, and surveyed the group.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading A LEMON That bulwark of _Peaceful Moments_, Pugsy Maloney, was rather the man of action than the man of tact.

at the time that

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.

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

From this reading Otherwise, when, a moment later, he thrust his head up through the trap, he would have withdrawn delicately, and not split the silence with a raucous "Hey!" which acted on John and Betty like an electric shock.