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 THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

later than; following

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

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

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

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From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

driving or forcing

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

possessive form of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

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

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

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

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

march in a procession

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

not any; not one

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

someone who insists on something

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

characterized by variety

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Consequently visitors to our City can be shown about in any way in which the party in charge chooses to choose."

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

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE CITY-OWNED POLICE After Alice and her companions had enjoyed the aromatic delights of the Blunderland Gas Plant the Hatter and his Cabinet went into executive session for a few hours to decide where they should go next.

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

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

a Caucasian

From this reading The White Knight as Corporation Counsel, however, advised the Hatter that there was no warrant in law compelling him to accede to the March Hare's demand.

which person or people

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading The interests of Blunderland were so varied that this was a somewhat difficult matter to settle, especially as Mr. Alderman March Hare, who was a great stickler for the rights of the honourable body to which he belonged, wished to have the question referred to a special meeting of the Common Council.

but in spite of that

From this reading "The Municipal Ownership of Rubbernecks act has not yet been passed," he observed.