Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

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

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

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

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

dearly loved

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

one or the other of two

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

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

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.

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

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

an old word for “no”

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

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

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

above and across; more than

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading _Orlando._ Good day and happiness, dear Rosalind.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

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

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

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

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

literature in metrical form

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

precisely as stated

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

filled with water

From this reading Our scene must now change somewhat abruptly from the shores of the Pacific to a very different part of this watery ball.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Great and manifold are the advantages that an author enjoys over his readers; for, however anxious those readers may be to arrive at the end of the story, they must either close the book with a "Pish!" or a "Pshaw!" or condescend to follow him, and resignedly await his leisure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Jaques._ Nay then, God be wi' you an you talk in blank verse.