Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

anew

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

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

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a native or inhabitant of Holland

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

third-person singular of “elope” — run away secretly with one's beloved

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

a social unit living together

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

go away from a place

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

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

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

on one occasion

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

above and across; more than

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

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

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

in the near future

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

carry out

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

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

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

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

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He seemed determined that we should live or die together.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

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

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading This threw him into a frenzy at once, and he reminded me that to leave him there in that predicament would be a violation of faith and true business principles.

the activity of making visits

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading ENGAGED TO MANAGE THE HOTEL--THE DOCTOR MY STAR BOARDER--DISCHARGING ALL THE HELP--HIRING THEM OVER AGAIN--THE DOCTOR AS TABLE WAITER--THE LANDLADY AND THE DOCTOR COLLIDE--THE ARRIVAL OF TWO HUS'LERS--HOW I MANAGED THEM--THE LANDLADY GOES VISITING--I RE-MODELED THE HOUSE--MY CHAMBERMAID ELOPES--HIRING A DUTCHMAN TO TAKE HER PLACE--DUTCHY IN DISGUISE--I FOOLED THE DOCTOR--DUTCHY AND THE IRISH SHOEMAKER.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We held frequent consultations, and discussed the situation with a feeling that our prospects were not the brightest.

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

From this reading I again ventured to suggest that I ought to get out and "hus'le," as winter would soon be upon us, and my family would need money.