Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

(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 "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading LOW AND HIGH TABLES.

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

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

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

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

the organ of sight

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

provide as food

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LOW AND HIGH TABLES.

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

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

ten 10s

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading LOW AND HIGH TABLES.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

above and across; more than

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

in the near future

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See, it has devoured its own breast."

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

express in speech

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading LOW AND HIGH TABLES.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Brother Copas, lifting a pensive eye from his plate, rested it on this bird, as though comparing notes.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

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

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading "This," said Brother Copas sweetly, turning over his portion of roast duck and searching for some flesh on it, "is not a duck at all, but a pelican, bird of wrath.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Beside the dais, at the eastern end of the Hundred Men's Hall, an ancient staircase leads to an upper chamber of which we shall presently speak; and on the newel-post of this staircase stands one of the curiosities of St. Hospital--a pelican carved in oak, vulning its breast to feed its young.