Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

in addition

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading First on the list is THE BARREL TRAP.

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

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First on the list is THE BARREL TRAP.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

ranking above all others

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

usually; as a rule

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

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

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

a social unit living together

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

plural of “household” — a social unit living together

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading First on the list is THE BARREL TRAP.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

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 There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

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From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

plural of “pest” — a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

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

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

cause to become

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

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

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

add to the end

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

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

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading HOUSEHOLD TRAPS. or the most effectual domestic trap on record see our page title to this section.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.

precisely as stated

From this reading Foremost in the list of domestic pests the rat stands pre-eminent, and his proverbial shrewdness and cunning render his capture often a very difficult, if not an impossible task.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

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

From this reading There are several others also which have done good service in many households, and for the sake of pestered housekeepers generally, we devote a corner of our volume for their especial benefit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We subjoin, however, a few hints and suggestions of practical value, together with some perfected ideas in the shape of traps, by which the average rat may be easily outwitted and led to his destruction.