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 PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

(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 He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

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

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

plural of “collect” — a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

a person who is markedly small

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

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

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

a man of refinement

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

highest in quality

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

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

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

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

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

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

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

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

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

and nothing more

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

not any; not one

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

something you have to do

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

third-person singular of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

bring forth or yield

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

an educational institution

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

ready for service or able to give long service

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

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

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He has sentences ready lying by him for all purposes, though to no one, and talks of authors as familiarly as his fellow-collegiates.

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

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

not known

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

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

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

being of use or service

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading He collects old sayings and ends of verses, as antiquaries do old coins, and is as glad to produce them upon all occasions.

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

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

in or at the place that

From this reading A PEDANT Is a dwarf scholar, that never outgrows the mode and fashion of the school where he should have been taught.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He wears his little learning, unmade-up, puts it on before it was half finished, without pressing or smoothing.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He studies and uses words with the greatest respect possible, merely for their own sakes, like an honest man, without any regard of interest, as they are useful and serviceable to things, and among those he is kindest to strangers (like a civil gentleman) that are far from their own country and most unknown.