Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

later than; following

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

anew

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

only a very short time before

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

possessive form of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

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

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

increase the likelihood of

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

for more time

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

something that is lost

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

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

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

To recall to mind.

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

a male human offspring

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

required or under orders

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

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

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

obtained from conifers (especially pines)

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

which person or people

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Old Augustus Mortimer said this to his son, who was dining with him a few days after the conversation concerning the wedding present.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading "Now I am at a loss to know whether it be my hare's foot that is my preservation; for I never had a fit of the collique since I wore it; or whether it be my taking of a pill of turpentine every morning."

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

From this reading "I supposed," he added, "that you would not invite that child or his mother again?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Diary of Mr. Samuel Pepys._ "John, the Melcombes have stayed on the Continent so much longer than I expected that I hardly remember whether I told you I had invited them to come round this way, and remain here a few days on their return."