Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

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

From this reading And you such an angel of mercy, too!

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading And you such an angel of mercy, too!

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

fearless and daring

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

collect and study plants

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

United States songwriter (1899-1981)

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading "Oh, Miss Carmichael, forgive me.

yet to be or coming

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading And you such an angel of mercy, too!

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Miss Carmichael, forgive me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

approval to do something

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

feeling no shame

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

plural of “snub” — an instance of driving away or warding off

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I am sorry if I have led you to believe that I acted so bold, so shameless a part."

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And you such an angel of mercy, too!

(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And you such an angel of mercy, too!

make an effort or attempt

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

look attentively

From this reading I'm stupid, as I said, but, as the Bible has it, I'll try and keep a watch on the door of my lips in future.

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

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Miss Carmichael Snubs and Thinks--The Constable and the Prisoner--Matilda and the Doctor--The Children Botanize--Pressing Specimens--Nomenclature--The Colonel Makes a Discovery--Miss Carmichael Does Not Fancy Wilks--Mr. Newberry Takes Matilda--Mr. Pawkins Makes Mischief and is Punished--Rounds on Sylvanus--Preparations for Inquest "Mr. Coristine, I never gave you permission to call me by my Christian name, much less to think that I accepted Marjorie's foolish little charge.