Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

(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 Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Jimmie's!

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

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

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

apart from; not including

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

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

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

not one, and not any

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

term of address for a man

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

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

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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

From this reading Bee's--Bee's showed me a dozen ways in which I might have improved my hospitality, and hers, at least, does not come under the head of the name.

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

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

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

From this reading A LETTER FROM JIMMIE Jimmie's "bread-and-butter" letter gave me such joy that I copy it here, which shows how little I care for the conventions of life, inasmuch as I reproduce none of the others.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Lady Mary's, Mrs. Jimmie's, Artie Beg's, Cary's, Sir Wemyss's, Captain Featherstone's, were all models of propriety, and, except that they are friends of mine, I would add, of stupidity.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband:

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here it is: "Wretched creature and your wholly irreproachable husband: