Chapter V

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

later than; following

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

in addition

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

being very thin

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

a small house with a single story

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

placed crosswise

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

to say again or imitate

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

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

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading "Mr. Sydney, I understand."

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Mr. Sydney, I understand."

vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

not any; not one

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

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From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

more desirable than another

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

move stealthily

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading "Mr. Sydney, I understand."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

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

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Mr. Sydney, I understand."

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

someone who visits

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

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

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.

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

From this reading Mr. Abraham Nixon handed a chair to his visitor, and, reseating himself at his desk, picked up a telephone receiver and inquired for Mr. Crooks, asking that gentleman to kindly be sure that they were not disturbed for at least one hour.

in or at the place that

From this reading Edward Povey bowed, he had no great liking for telling lies and he preferred to act them where possible.

past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading Edward put his out also and winced somewhat as it was tightly engulfed by the bony fingers of the solicitor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ECHO OF A TRAGEDY AND THE DRAINAGE OF A COTTAGE As Edward was, after sending in his slip of paper, ushered into the private office, a tall, gaunt man of unmistakable solicitor type rose from his desk and crossed over to him with extended hand.