Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

cause to be bored

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

dearly loved

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading "Why, indeed, it has its disadvantages.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

divisible by two

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Exactly--my own son-in-law voting against me!"

the organ of sight

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

someone who comes upon something after searching

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

a man of refinement

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

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

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

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

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

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From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Why, indeed, it has its disadvantages.

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Why, indeed, it has its disadvantages.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Why, indeed, it has its disadvantages.

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From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

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

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Exactly--my own son-in-law voting against me!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

something you have to do

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

and nothing more

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "Exactly--my own son-in-law voting against me!"

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

the husband of your daughter

From this reading "Exactly--my own son-in-law voting against me!"

walk heavily

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A slippery and subtle knave; a finder out of occasions, that has an eye can stamp and counterfeit advantages."--/Othello/.

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

up to a particular time

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading Maltravers is a gentleman and a man of genius; but gentlemen are plentiful, and his genius only tells against us, since he is not even of our politics."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading "Exactly--my own son-in-law voting against me!"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."

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

From this reading "Why, indeed, it has its disadvantages.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Knavery's plain face is never seen till used."-/-Ibid./ "You see, my dear Lumley," said Lord Saxingham, as the next day the two kinsmen were on their way to London in the earl's chariot, "you see that at the best this marriage of Flory's is a cursed bore."