Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Poker, observing the action, returned the compliment with his stump.

(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 _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Poker, observing the action, returned the compliment with his stump.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

an informal expression for a mildly depressed state

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

in a serious manner

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

a boy or man

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

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From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

a small natural hill

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Poker, observing the action, returned the compliment with his stump.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

participate in games or sport

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

one of four equal parts

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Poker, observing the action, returned the compliment with his stump.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

in a vicious manner

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

express in words

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

transport commercially

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Poker, observing the action, returned the compliment with his stump.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

in a softened tone

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

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

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

the upper part of anything

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

extremely

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

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

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

in a violent manner

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading Having sat thus for full five minutes, Dumps wagged his tail.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Strangers appear on the scene--The Esquimaux are hospitably entertained by the sailors--A spirited, traffic--Thieving propensities and summary justice._ Dumps sat on the top of a hummock, about quarter of a mile from the ship, with an expression of subdued melancholy on his countenance, and thinking, evidently, about nothing at all.

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

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

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

From this reading Then Poker sprang up and barked savagely, as much as to say, "Play, won't you?" but Dumps wouldn't; so Poker endeavoured to relieve his mind by gambolling violently round him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Poker sat in front of him gazing earnestly and solemnly right into his eyes with a look that said, as plain as if he had spoken, "What a tremendously stupid old fellow you are, to be sure!"