Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

cause to be bored

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

make right or correct

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

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

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

being one more than seven

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

to come or go into

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a movement into or inward

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

a man of refinement

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

put a harness

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

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

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

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

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

engage in

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

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

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

worth remembering

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

according to the clock

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

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

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

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

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

arousing affect

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading ENTER THE CONTEMPTIBLE SCOUNDREL At eight o’clock that evening, an evening destined to be memorable in the annals of local scouting, Ira Hasbrook stood upon the porch of the Martin home and, having pushed the electric button, knocked out the contents of his pipe against the rail preparatory to entering.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

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

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.

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

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was not admitted to the house by the correct man servant and seemed quite content to wait on the porch until Mr. Martin (whom he purposed to honor with a call) should make known his pleasure touching the scene of their interview.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was not in the least perturbed, but bore himself with an easy-going demeanor which had a certain quality that suggested that nothing less than an earthquake could ruffle it.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore khaki trousers which in some prehistoric era had been brown, a blue flannel shirt and an old strap from a horse harness by way of a belt.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You want to see me; what is it?” that gentleman demanded curtly.