Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

later than; following

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

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

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

strike violently

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

suffering shame

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

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From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

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

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

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

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

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

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

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

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

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

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

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

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

the middle of the day

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

not any; not one

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

on one occasion

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

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

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mr. Gribble sat in his small front parlour in a state of angry amazement.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

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

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a state of things that had only happened once before.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

not neat and tidy

From this reading The fire in the little kitchen was out, and the untidy remains of Mrs. Gribble's midday meal still disgraced the table.

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

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading It was half-past six and there was no Mrs. Gribble; worse still, there was no tea.

a late time of life

From this reading That was three weeks after marriage, and on that occasion Mr. Gribble had put his foot down with a bang that had echoed down the corridors of thirty years.