Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A RAINCLOUD.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading The public has enough books to read anyway."

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a top worn by women

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The public has enough books to read anyway."

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

a boy or man

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading Isn't it, rather, don't you think, Lady Ware?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading The public has enough books to read anyway."

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

an established custom

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading Isn't it, rather, don't you think, Lady Ware?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Isn't it, rather, don't you think, Lady Ware?"

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading A RAINCLOUD.

on the contrary

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The public has enough books to read anyway."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a particular situation

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Isn't it, rather, don't you think, Lady Ware?"

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

From this reading The public has enough books to read anyway."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Isn't it, rather, don't you think, Lady Ware?"

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

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

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

at the time that

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

a Caucasian

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

which person or people

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading "I suppose it rather must be, kind of," said Daisy, who, in a smart white skirt and blouse, and canvas shoes, occupied the other end of the tennis-court bench on the Wares' lawn, "but you should worry about that, Arthur.

the act of creating written works

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When a chap has a bit of a brain," said a voice, speaking from behind a crinkled newspaper that was doing temporary service as a fan, "and a habit of seeing rather far into things, if you know what I mean--it's _such_ a jolly nuisance that he can't get it before the public without writing it down.