Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

(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 Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

a social unit living together

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

the act of departing

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

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

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

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

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

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

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

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

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

cause to arise

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

not any; not one

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

a gaudy outward display

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

a human being

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

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

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

express in speech

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

carry out

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

push forcefully

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

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

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Poppa decided that we had better go to Versailles by Cook's four-in-hand.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

(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 There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

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

From this reading There were other ways of going, but he thought we might as well take the most distinguished.

at the time that

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was careful to explain that the mere grandeur of this method of transportation had no weight with him; he was compelled to submit to the ostentation of it for another purpose which he had in view.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "I am not a person," said poppa, "nor is any member of my family, to thrust myself into aristocratic circles in foreign lands; but when an opportunity like this occurs for observing them without prejudice, so to speak, I believe in taking it."

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

From this reading We went to the starting place early, so as to get good seats, for, as momma said, the whole of the Parisian _elite_ with the President thrown in wouldn't induce her to ride with her back to the horses.