Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly in the Bird House he began to show off.

later than; following

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

(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 A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly in the Bird House he began to show off.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Accordingly in the Bird House he began to show off.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

showing modest reserve

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

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

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

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

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

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

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Accordingly in the Bird House he began to show off.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This was a mistake.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading Accordingly in the Bird House he began to show off.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

by chance

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

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

From this reading This was a mistake.

up to a particular time

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

depressing to the spirit

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

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

From this reading It was a mild sort of hobby which he cultivated in his few leisure moments, and he was not displeased to air his knowledge before his pretty friend, and to show her that he had a taste for things other than forensic.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you have a hobby, conceal it till after marriage.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading A MEETING Of all places in the world the Zoo is, perhaps, the most uninspiring to your diffident lover, but Mr Hancock was fond of zoology.