Chapter V

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

later than; following

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

(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 Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

the act of conquering

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

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

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

a person of French nationality

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

a state of high honor

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

devoted to home duties and pleasures

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

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

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

and nothing more

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

for each

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

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

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

consistent in performance or behavior

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

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

From this reading JOSEPH PRUDHOMME, THE JOG-TROT MIDDLE-CLASS FRENCHMAN.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

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

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

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

From this reading Glory and conquests! he has had enough of all that: it is peace that he asks for at the top of his voice.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.

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

From this reading Like his social inferior, Jacques Bonhomme, the only conquest that he hankers after, is the conquest of that independence which is assured by a safe investment at three or three and a half per cent.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Joseph Prudhomme, whom the Anglo-Saxon people are fond of representing as a fighting cock, sighing constantly after glory and conquest, is a modest proprietor, peaceful, home-loving, steady-going, whom his mother calls "_petit_," and his wife leads by the nose.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Joseph is not wealthy, but he is rich, rich like most of us, not in that which he possesses, but in that which he knows how to do without.