Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

the two together, not just one

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

one or the other of two

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

the act of departing

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

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

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

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

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

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

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

a search for knowledge

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

engage in

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

accept an excuse for

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

speak haltingly

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

a person who makes a will

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

in or at that place or location

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

in the direction of

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

subject to change or variation

From this reading He was not unsteady with gin, either in his speech or carriage; but he was stiff with gin in both particulars.

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

someone who visits

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

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

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Testator was beginning to stammer that he was not aware—when the visitor slipped past him, into the chambers.

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

in the company of; together with

From this reading Towards the end of this investigation, Mr. Testator perceived that he was sodden with liquor, and that the liquor was gin.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

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

From this reading There, in a goblin way which froze Mr. Testator to the marrow, he examined, first, the writing-table, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the easy-chair, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, the bookcase, and said, ‘Mine;’ then, turned up a corner of the carpet, and said, ‘Mine!’ in a word, inspected every item of furniture from the cellar, in succession, and said, ‘Mine!’

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘I ask your pardon,’ said the stranger, ‘but—this is not the inquiry I was going to make—_do_ I see in there, any small article of property belonging to _me_?’