Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A FLASH OF LIGHT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

(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 And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

for the reason that

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

a quiet plodding workhorse

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading A FLASH OF LIGHT.

capable of being changed

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

a search for knowledge

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

and nothing more

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

in the recent past

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A FLASH OF LIGHT.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FLASH OF LIGHT.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

open to arguments, ideas, or change

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

express in words

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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

From this reading And yet with all this he reconciled a duly receptive deference, and a pleasant readiness, as if he were his own Dobbin, just fresh from stable.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

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

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

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

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And I will not be too positive about any of them; because I made such a mistake in the beginning of this inquiry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Carrier, with a decisive gesture, ceased from both solid and liquid food, and settled his face, and whole body, and members into a grim and yet flexible aspect, as if he were driving a half-broken horse, and must be prepared for any sort of start.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I need not tell you, Master Cripps," said Russel, "how I have picked up the many little things, which have been coming to my knowledge lately.