Chapter XVII

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

for the reason that

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Marise thought, "What comes next?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What does _He_ mean to do?"

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

From this reading What does _He_ mean to do?"

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

put into a rage; make violently angry

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

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

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

a midday meal

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading Marise thought, "What comes next?

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What does _He_ mean to do?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Marise thought, "What comes next?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

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

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

lacking natural ease

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading THE SPEAKING-TUBE Severance accepted the invitation to the Ritz.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Marise thought, "What comes next?

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a strange and strained luncheon, for those present (with the exception of "Pobbles") talked very little and thought so much that it seemed to each one as if his or her thoughts shrieked aloud or shot from the head in streaks of blue lightning.

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

From this reading His principal reason for doing so was because he knew it would enrage Garth.