Chapter VII

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

-ing form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading BROWN EXPLAINS TO CHARLES.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading BROWN EXPLAINS TO CHARLES.

a young person of either sex

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading DR.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading BROWN EXPLAINS TO CHARLES.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

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

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading BROWN EXPLAINS TO CHARLES.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “Because I understood that she had done so.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

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

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

at the time that

From this reading I was there when the poor child asked her to do it.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

produce a literary work

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Doctor, why did you not write to me?” the doctor brought down his fist on his desk with such force as to cause some of his vials to fall over and waste their contents; he had been bottling up his anger for some time against Mrs. Brewster, and this was the first explosion.