Chapter V

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

increase twofold

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

first in order of birth

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

in the near future

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

on the contrary

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

term of address for a man

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

an act of forcible exhalation

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

a male human offspring

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

in a sour manner

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “Eldest son of the Marquess of Crumphorn!

a special situation

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

in a vicious manner

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

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

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

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

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

at the time that

From this reading “She’s pretty much the same as usual,” said Thompson Jowell sourly, and ceased to puff himself out to double his natural size, and left off rattling the tills in his trousers, “or she was when I left her early this morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “How is my mother, sir?” asked the son, with a shade of resentment at the other’s slighting tone.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading A decent, worthy sort of woman, your mother,” he added, snorting, “without any spirit or go in her.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We’ll look him up in the Peerage presently, or your mother shall--that’s the sort of thing a woman enjoys doing,” said Thompson Jowell, rather viciously, “and that keeps her from grizzling and groaning, and thinking herself an invalid.”