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 Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

past form of “baste” — cover with liquid before cooking

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

for the reason that

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

immediately past

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

for more time

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

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From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

not any; not one

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

on one occasion

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

only a very short time before

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

affording physical relief

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

not in physical motion

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

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From this reading THE TWO SUCKING-PIGS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

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

From this reading THE TWO SUCKING-PIGS.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "Attention," she said, "is the mother of every true success.

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

From this reading THE TWO SUCKING-PIGS.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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From this reading Unfortunately, his soothing speeches fell on hard ground, for Semestre scarcely vouchsafed a reply, and at last distinctly intimated that he interrupted her.

which person or people

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

having won

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

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

From this reading Beside her stood old Jason, who could not give up his young master's cause for lost, and exposed himself once more to the arrows of Semestre's angry words, because he bitterly repented having irritated instead of winning her.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Fifteen minutes had passed, and the old house-keeper's face still glowed --no longer from anger, but because, full of zeal, she now moulded cakes before the bright flames on the hearth, now basted the roast on the spit with its own juices.