Chapter X

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

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

away from the right path or direction

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

part; cease or break association with

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

divisible by two

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

destroyed or killed

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

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

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

and nothing more

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

on one occasion

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

and nothing more

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

by chance

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

express in words

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

a male human offspring

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

not in physical motion

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading "Stop teasing, Jamie; I still think, as I thought from the first, that he has been--" "Perhaps more than once, mother!

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

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

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

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

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

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

at the time that

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

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

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "No, but sometime it will come right for me to ask him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps he 's a widower, or even a grass widower--I 've heard of such in the States--or he might be a divorce, or a Mormon, or a swami gone astray--" "Havers!" she exclaimed, with a show of resentment which caused her son to rejoice, for it was only when thoroughly out of patience with him that she used the Scotch.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

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

From this reading He has consideration for women in just those little things that would lead me to believe that he has been married--" "Oh, I say, mother, that's rough on Ewart and me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Give us a point or two on the 'little things', will you?"