Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

in the past

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

any thing at all

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

provide with a joint

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading The Culminating Cheque.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading The Culminating Cheque.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

set up or found

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

crowded or massed together

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

past form of “overrule” — rule against

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

express in words

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

having a supporting base

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

express in words

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading The Culminating Cheque.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

at the time that

From this reading "Some weeks ago," she said, "one afternoon when you had gone out for a walk, I found what seemed to be a loose cheque on the carpet.

which person or people

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It is a long story, but I will tell you if you wish to hear?"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Peter's lips moved without producing any articulate sounds, and Sophia proceeded:

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

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Sophia Gives an Explanation, and Requests One.--Her Verdict.--Peter Overruled._ "Before I say anything else," said Sophia, who was still standing upon the hearth-rug, gazing down upon the wretched Peter as he sat huddled up in his chair, "you would probably like to know how I came to follow you to that steamer.