Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

later than; following

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

anew

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

a compact mass

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

put on clothes

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

divisible by two

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

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

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

come together

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

very recently

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

express in words

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

an animal trainer who tames wild animals

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

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

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Even the lion tamer threw her a look, though already he had taken his turn at the window; but Win did not see the admiring glance.

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

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

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

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I do hope we shall meet again."

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE TEST OF CHARACTER The sardine's ears must have been sharp, for although the lion tamer was between her and Win (like a thick chunk of ham in a thin sandwich), she had heard something of the conversation at the superintendent's window.

but in spite of that

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There wasn't a second, or even half a second to lose, yet Win slackened her pace to say "Thank you.

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

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Try the basement bargain counters for your dress; you'll get it cheaper," she flung after the tall Effect in a shrill whisper as the newly engaged hand flashed by.