Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

anew

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

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

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

put or send forth

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading Macey," he cried.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

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

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

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

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

any thick, viscous matter

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a boy or man

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

the sound of laughing

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading Macey," he cried.

in a majestic manner

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

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

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

term of address for a man

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

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

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

propel through the air

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

push forcefully

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

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

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Distin waved the tin box away majestically, and turned to Vane.

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

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a Caucasian

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

rub with a circular motion

From this reading "I said, sir, goo--gloo--goog--" He stepped from his place to the window in a rage, for his voice had suddenly become most peculiar; and as the others saw him thrust a white finger into his mouth and tear out something which he tried to throw away but which refused to be cast off, they burst into a simultaneous roar of laughter, which increased as they saw the angry lad suck his finger, and wipe it impatiently on his handkerchief.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading "All right," said the culprit, wiping the tears out of his eyes, and taking the tin box from his pocket.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Don't you give me any of your filthy stuff again, you.