Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

present reasons and arguments

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

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

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

approval

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

underpants worn by men

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

take the place of work of someone on strike

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

immediately past

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "I have no money," replied Anton, laughing.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

plural of “mohican” — a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "I have no money," replied Anton, laughing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

not any; not one

From this reading "I have no money," replied Anton, laughing.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "Nonsense!" cried Fink; "the tailor will give you as much credit as you like."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I have no money," replied Anton, laughing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

cause to go somewhere

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

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

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

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

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

at the time that

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

during the time that

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I do not, however, choose to buy on credit," said Anton, settling himself upon the sofa to argue the point with his friend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He opened the different drawers, examined their contents, and, shaking his head, said, "I will send my tailor to measure you for a new suit."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading One winter morning Anton was reading diligently the "Last of the Mohicans," while the first snow-flakes were dancing down outside his window, when Fink came in hurriedly, saying, "Anton, let me have a look at your wardrobe?"