Chapter X · Deep Waters

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

having no weak points

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

(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 Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

a category falling within certain defined limits

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

regarded with aversion

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

lasting for eight days

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

wear out completely

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal plate is fitted over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

fasten with a latch

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

of an obscure nature

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

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

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

express in words

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

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From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

up to a particular time

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

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

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

someone who visits

From this reading Just as he had finished the job, a visitor—it was Mr. de Talor—came in, and remarked that he had made a precious ugly clock.

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

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His next step was to fit the plate-glass front, and exhaust the air as well as was feasible from the interior of the case.

at the time that

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

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

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

which person or people

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading In due course Jeremy duly fitted up “the witch,” as the mysterious head came to be called at Dum’s Ness in her air-tight cabinet, which he lengthened till it looked like a clock-case, in order to allow the beautiful hair to hang down at full length, retaining, however, the original door and ancient latch and hasp.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Then he screwed on the outside door, and stood it back on its bracket in the oak-paneled sitting-room, where, as has been said, it looked for all the world like an eight-day clock-case.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Jeremy, who disliked _the_ De Talor, as he called him, excessively, said that he would not say so when he had seen the works, and at the same time unhasped the oak door of the cabinet, and turned the full glare of the dreadful crystal eyes on to his face.