Chapter VIII

speak to

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

later than; following

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

informal intensifiers

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

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From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

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

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

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

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

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

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

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From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

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

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I say!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

express in words

From this reading "Oh, I say!

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

express in words

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

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

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

the upper part of anything

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned to Swinton.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

in a violent manner

From this reading Finnerty looked at Swinton and the latter nodded violently; but the major answered curtly: "I forget."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I want to know, old top--it'll go well when I tell the story in London."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

at the time that

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Swinton and Lord Victor remained with Finnerty for dinner, and after that meal, sitting on the verandah, the latter asked: "What sort of bally charm did that shikari repeat when he made that ripping address to the tiger, major?"