Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

(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 _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

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

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

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

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

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

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

of or resembling or typical of a college or college students

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

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From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

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

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

staying power

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

the force of workers available

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

not any; not one

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

and nothing more

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

for each

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

express in words

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He had received a liberal education, as a collegiate course of studies is at present, and in many instances most absurdly, called.

still in existence

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

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

From this reading TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

except if; if not

From this reading _Cressida._--So do all men, unless they are drunk, sick, or have no legs.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Alexander._--They say he is a very man _per se_, And stands alone.

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

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Charles Morton, whom we have somewhat abruptly introduced to our readers, and exhibited for two or three chapters, without much explanation, was the only surviving child of a wealthy merchant in one of the sea-ports in the southern part of Massachusetts.