Chapter V

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

although

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

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

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

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From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

an occurrence of something

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

strips of potato fried in deep fat

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

past form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

take one's time; proceed slowly

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

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

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

wasting time

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

be of different opinions

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

one or the other of two

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

the organ of sight

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

of the present time and place

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

the force of workers available

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

in other respects or ways

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

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From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

on the contrary

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

past form of “repudiate” — cast off

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

an educational institution

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

walk heavily

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

push forcefully

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

to an undue degree

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

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

From this reading If it cannot be contended that either Carpenter or Rutter afforded a supreme example, at least each was nicknamed before he had been three days in the school, and in each case the nickname was too good an accidental fit to be easily repudiated or forgotten.

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

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

at the time that

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.

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

From this reading NICKNAMES The ready invention and general felicity of the public-school nickname are points upon which few public-school men are likely to disagree.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Chips Carpenter, however, albeit unduly sensitive in some things, had the wit to accept his immediate sobriquet as a compliment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And in the end it was not otherwise with Rutter; but in his case there were circumstances which made his nickname a secret bitterness, despite the valuable stamp it set upon his character in the public eye.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Thus, although almost every Carpenter has been “Chips” in his day, there was something about a big head thrust forward upon rather round shoulders, and a tendency to dawdle when not excited, that did recall the most dilatory of domestic workmen.