Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

a rough and bitter manner

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

(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 “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

(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 “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

an occurrence of something

From this reading And so should I do, in your case.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

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From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

dearly loved

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And so should I do, in your case.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

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

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

without good reason

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

the property of being narrow; having little width

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

go across or through

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And so should I do, in your case.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading All I wish is that you should do it, not with spite, or bile, or narrowness, but broadly as a Christian”.

express a supposition

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “It is hard to talk about that now”, said Cradock, inhaling charity, and puffing away all acrimony; “Uncle John, I hope I may come to it as my better spirit returns to me”.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

(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 “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

at the time that

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

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

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I know well enough that you will look the hard world full in the face.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, Craddy, my dear, dear boy”, said Uncle John, when things had been done with lemon and cold water, and all that wherein discussion so utterly beats description, “you know me too well to suppose that I wish to pass things lightly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And so should I do, in your case.