Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

(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 It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

show off

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

a youthful male person

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

first in order of birth

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

the organ of sight

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

a social unit living together

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

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

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

only a very short time before

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

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

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

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

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

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

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

engage in

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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 But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

for the most part

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

an educational institution

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

following in time or order

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was therefore something of a sacrifice to send Ralph to his public school, and a distinct one to support his subsequent commission in the Guards.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

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

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

which person or people

From this reading THE ENEMY'S CAMP Ralph Devenish was the eldest son of doting parents who had done their duty by him according to their lights.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But many was the time the father paid some debt with hardly a murmur, or the mother pinched herself to make surreptitious additions to the gay lad's allowance; for man and boy he was the first consideration in their minds, and consequently the sole consideration in his own.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They were well-to-do folk, though the homely epithet would have insulted the blood which was their boast; they were not, however, really wealthy, and they had the vast family of their generation.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading It is true that the sacrifice fell principally upon a long line of younger brethren, who could scarcely have filled the parental eye less if they had stood all their lives in Indian file behind the first-born.