Chapter XIX

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

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

anew

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, Jericho had his own personal claims.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

confined by bonds

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

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From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Besides, Jericho had his own personal claims.

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

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

divisible by two

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

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

From this reading Besides, Jericho had his own personal claims.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

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

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

not any; not one

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

and nothing more

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Besides, Jericho had his own personal claims.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Besides, Jericho had his own personal claims.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

more quickly

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

by religion

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

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

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Again, it was only too plain to Jericho’s intimate friends that he was dying for his country.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

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

From this reading Mr. Jericho, as in gratitude bound, was proud of the friendship of the Duke of St. George.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If, at any time, Solomon thought of the peerage—and we cannot deny that his soul did now and then hover about the House of Lords—it was his belief that to the high party interest of the duke he should owe the strawberry leaves.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.

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

From this reading He was religiously observant of the wishes of the Minister, and—if a dog could vote—not even that grateful animal would have barked aye or no with better docility; or even with quicker intelligence.