Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "Then," he said aloud, "the tide has turned."

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a young female

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "Then," he said aloud, "the tide has turned."

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

a holding device

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

of great significance or value

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

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

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

and nothing more

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Then," he said aloud, "the tide has turned."

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.

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

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading "Then," he said aloud, "the tide has turned."

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Then," he said aloud, "the tide has turned."

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

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

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What the dev--" "It's a letter for Mr Trethick," cried the girl, hastily, "from Mr Penwynn, and it says `important.'"

at the time that

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

belonging to which person

From this reading He got up and unlocked a desk, out of whose drawer he took a couple, and relocked the holder, when, just as he was in the act of offering one to Geoffrey, the door opened, and Madge came in, looking flushed and pleased.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Penwynn--to see me this morning--important business," read Geoffrey, flushing with pleasure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Then you should have sent it in," cried the old man, shaking his fist at her.