Chapter VII

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

speak to

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

later than; following

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

utter impulsively

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

something written by hand

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

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

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

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

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

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From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

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

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

a strong line

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

made afraid

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading Frank gave a shout of joy as he glanced at the address.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

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

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

forceful exertion

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

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

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "It is Julian's handwriting, Aunt," he shouted, and then exclaimed, as Mrs. Troutbeck, who was on the sofa, gave a low cry and fell back fainting, "What an ass I am to blurt it out like that!"

which person or people

From this reading A COMMISSION About a week after the coroner's inquest, the servant one evening brought in a letter that had been left at the door by a man who looked like a fisherman.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then he rang the bell with a vigour that brought down the rope.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here, Mary," he exclaimed, as the servant re-appeared at the door with a scared face, "Aunt has fainted; do what you can for her.