Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

how long something has existed

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

(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 He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The art came to her naturally.

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

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The art came to her naturally.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

wanted intensely

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

at any time

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

a man of refinement

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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 He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

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From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

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

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

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

From this reading The art came to her naturally.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

staying power

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

a unit of instruction

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

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

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

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From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

a form of address for a man

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

as might be expected

From this reading The art came to her naturally.

moving quickly and lightly

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

in a noble manner

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

the act of punishing

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

hurting

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

express in words

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

your usual mood

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

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

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

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

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

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From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

treated with wax

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

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

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

which person or people

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

belonging to which person

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading OF TEMPERAMENT We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

time long past

From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.