Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

(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 THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

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

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

cover from sight

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

divisible by two

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

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

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

a boy or man

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

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From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

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

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

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

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

the force of workers available

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

not any; not one

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

any competition

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

To recall to mind.

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

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

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

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

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

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

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.

at the time that

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

which person or people

From this reading THE RAG AND BONE MAN All who knew Lars Peter Hansen agreed that he was a comical fellow.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He was always in a good temper, and really there was no reason why he should be--especially where he was concerned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His father drove with dogs and bought up rags and bones and other unclean refuse; when a sick or tainted animal had to be done away with he was always sent for.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He was a fellow who never minded what he did, and would bury his arms up to the elbows in the worst kind of carrion, and then go straight to his dinner without even rinsing his fingers in water; people declared that in the middle of the night he would go and dig up the dead animals and strip them of their skin.

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

From this reading He belonged to a race of rag and bone men, who as far back as any one could remember, had traded in what others would not touch, and had therefore been given the name of rag and bone folk.