Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

highly skilled

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

later than; following

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

(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 spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

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

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

only a very short time before

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

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From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

wanted intensely

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

set up or found

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

apart from; not including

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

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

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

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

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

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

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

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

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

the force of workers available

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

above and across; more than

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

cut with a saw

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that his actual presence in the house might almost have been forgotten except by Caesar.

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

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

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

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

precisely as stated

From this reading It took very little time for Christopher to establish himself in the desired manner.

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

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Indeed, before another week had passed the suggestion was an accomplished fact.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

a sudden desire

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

which person or people

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Mr. Masters' half serious threat was like a spur to a willing steed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.

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

From this reading He spoke little of what he was doing, but the experimental ground was criss-crossed with strange-coloured roads, and the little band of men who worked for him, with the kindly indulgence of the "young master's whim," began to talk less of the fad and to nurse a bewildered wonder at the said young master's strict rule and elaborate care over little points that slow minds barely saw at all.