Chapter XV

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

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

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

showing who or what does the action

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patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

lively and spirited

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

wanted intensely

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

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the act of departing

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

the state of being honored

From this reading THE PATHFINDER'S HONOUR.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

a search for knowledge

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

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 Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

above and across; more than

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading THE PATHFINDER'S HONOUR.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "Here, here!" he cried, as "The End" was on the point of flowing from my pen.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

truth or reality

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come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

express in words

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

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

From this reading THE PATHFINDER'S HONOUR.

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

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

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"

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

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

which person or people

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in the company of; together with

From this reading "But I do," I answered with a sigh, for a sad memory had been revived by the unexpected inquiry.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

produce a literary work

From this reading Here might the author stop, and, in sooth, he was going to write the words "The End," glad that the episode of the pearl fisher had, at least, the happy _finis_ so desired by the novel reader; but my editor,[1] who was smoking a cigar at my elbow, in my sanctum, and who had been interested enough in what I was dashing off to follow the lines over my shoulder, checked my hand abruptly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you mean to tell us that you know nothing more of Benito Vázquez, his bride and his friends?"