Chapter V

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

later than; following

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

(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 THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

in a breathless manner

From this reading "_O, là là!_" she cried breathlessly.

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a large formal assembly

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "_O, là là!_" she cried breathlessly.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

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

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

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

From this reading His very soul was in revolt.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading "_O, là là!_" she cried breathlessly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

and nothing more

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "_O, là là!_" she cried breathlessly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

resisting control or authority

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading His very soul was in revolt.

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

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "_O, là là!_" she cried breathlessly.

reduced to silence

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading His very soul was in revolt.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

communicated in words

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

precisely as stated

From this reading His very soul was in revolt.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

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

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Heart suggested and brain lent bitter and cruel form to rebellious words; but, such is the power of convention, the unexpected arrival of the sharp-tongued Breton woman silenced him.

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

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.

a late time of life

From this reading THE LIFTING OF THE VEIL It was well that Mère Pitou came upon them before another syllable was uttered, since not all Ingersoll's philosophy could have withstood the earthquake that had destroyed in an instant the carefully constructed edifice of many years.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If I had known you two were making off in such a jiffy merely to stand in the Place au Beurre and look at the stars, I wouldn't have waddled after you like the fat goose that I am.