Chapter VI

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

later than; following

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

(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 FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

completely enveloping

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

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

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

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

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Yellam looked at him interrogatively.

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A happy thought occurred to him.

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

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

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 emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

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

From this reading A happy thought occurred to him.

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

in a questioning format

From this reading Mrs. Yellam looked at him interrogatively.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Yellam looked at him interrogatively.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Yellam looked at him interrogatively.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A happy thought occurred to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

and nothing more

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

skillful after much practice

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading He emerged from the depths, as a swimmer after a dive, shaking his head and opening his mouth to the ambient air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A happy thought occurred to him.

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

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

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."

the words that are spoken

From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS Uncle was quick, like all practised orators, to realise the effect of his words not only upon a sister, but upon himself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Yellam looked at him interrogatively.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Susan," he said, in a more cheerful voice, "I be mazed as you be, but things bain't so dark as they seem, and I've Squire's own word for it that figures lie to beat Satan hisself."