Chapter III

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

in bed

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

become active

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

in good time

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

the formal act of approving

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

take in solid food

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

set up or found

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

a man of refinement

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

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

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

a room where books are kept

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

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

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

(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 "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

participate in games or sport

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He beckoned me to him, and I, kneeling, received his blessing.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

cut with a saw

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

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

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

an idle slothful person

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

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

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

at the time that

From this reading These are not days in which priests may play the sluggard and be found abed when the sun rises."

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

which person or people

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.

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

From this reading As I entered the library, which my father used for purposes of business as well as of study, I saw a gentleman who had often been at our house before, and whom I knew to be a priest, though he was dressed as a working-man of the better sort and had on a riding coat of coarse materials.

but in spite of that

From this reading "What, up yet, little one?" he said; "and yet thou must bestir thyself betimes to-morrow for prayers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "At what hour must you be on foot, reverend father?" my mother asked, as sitting down at a table by his side she filled his plate with whatever might tempt him to eat, the which he seemed little inclined to.