Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

later than; following

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

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

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

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From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

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From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading THAT CROOKED SIXPENCE.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

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

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading 'Lotty never returned, sir.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

according to the clock

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading 'Lotty never returned, sir.

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

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

term of address for a man

From this reading 'Lotty never returned, sir.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading THAT CROOKED SIXPENCE.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

that is looked for

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT CROOKED SIXPENCE.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

except if; if not

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

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

From this reading But about two o'clock in the afternoon of the day following that on which poor Lotty had fled, Mary sought audience of the boss.

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

From this reading Biffins Lee had really so much to do of a forenoon about the Queerest Show on Earth that unless some particular rehearsal was on he did not trouble much to look after any of his people, each one of whom had duties to perform.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was to stay all night with Crona, and I fully expected her back to breakfast.