Chapter XVI

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

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

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

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

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

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

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading His employer was a violent man.

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

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

usually; as a rule

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

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

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

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

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

of great significance or value

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

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

From this reading His employer was a violent man.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

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From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

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

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

under normal conditions

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

precisely as stated

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading His employer was a violent man.

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

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He usually acted first, and thought the matter over afterwards; so that he frequently had occasion to undo what had been done in haste and passion.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH HARRY MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF A VERY IMPORTANT PERSONAGE Major Phillips was in the counting room, where Harry, dreading his anger, presented himself before him.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His heart was kind, but his temper generally had the first word.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you have come, Harry," exclaimed he, as our hero opened the door.