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 "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading That's wot I calls out-an'-out feelosophy."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

containing or imposing condemnation or censure

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

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From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

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From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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From this reading That's wot I calls out-an'-out feelosophy."

a boy or man

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

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

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

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

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

and nothing more

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

with condescension; in a patronizing manner

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

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

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

not perceived or commented on

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

the act of using

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

which person or people

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

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

From this reading "That's wot I says, so I do, out-an'-out," observed Bounce, who had come up unperceived, and had overheard the greater part of the above remarks.

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

From this reading "Jist wot I thinks myself, Mr Bertram, only I couldn't 'xactly put it in the same way, d'ye see?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you agree, of course, with Mr Bertram in condemning the use of the pipe."

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

From this reading "Glad to hear you're such a wise fellow," said McLeod patronisingly.