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 WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

later than; following

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

a quantity of money

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

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

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

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

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

half of the terrestrial globe

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

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

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a message received and understood

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

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

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

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

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

of or relating to or associated with the moon

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

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

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

engage in

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

by chance

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

with speed

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Much depends on the intensity of the cold applied, and you know that if you touch extremely cold metal it burns you like hot iron!"

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Strange, isn't it, that a douche of cold facts should make our friend so warm!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

(used informally) very small

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

(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 "Well, not altogether," I replied laughingly; "there should always be a healthy reaction after a cold douche.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes do, please, Professor," said John; "M'Allister's own temperature is evidently rising rapidly.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."

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

From this reading WE VIEW THE LUNAR SCENERY IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE "Now, Professor," exclaimed M'Allister, jumping up with a shrug of the shoulders, "you've given our friend John a considerable amount of information on a wee bit dry subject, so, mayhap, you will now give us something more interesting, and go on with the description of the natural features of the moon down yonder."